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Lakewood Resident Dr. Karl Pizzolatto Makes Us Laugh in Reader's Digest

The publication selected his anecdote for "All in a Day's Work," a portion of its Humor Section that shares readers' amusing work-related experiences.

Lakewood resident Dr. Karl Pizzolatto is featured this month inΒ Reader’s Digest, which selected his anecdote for β€œAll in a Day’s Work,” a portion of its Humor Section that shares readers’ amusing work-related experiences.Β Reader’s Digestreceives more than 50,000 Humor submissions a year.

His anecdote:Β I was at a sporting eventΒ gentleman behind me gasped andΒ fell over. I climbed over the seat andfirst established that he was breathing. As I checked the man’s pulse rhythm, a woman stormed over and pushed me away.

β€œStep aside! I’m a nurse!” she shouted. She then proceeded to examine the man.

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As I retreated to my seat, I announced, β€œWhen you get to the part about β€˜Call a doctor,’ I’ll be here.”

Pizzolatto’s entry and additional interestingΒ Reader’s DigestΒ stories are now available. Visitwww.ReadersDigest.comΒ for more.Β Reader’s Digest,Β recognized by 99 percent of American adults, simplifies and enriches consumers’ lives by discovering and expertly selecting the most interesting ideas, stories, experiences and products.

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Reader’s DigestΒ is available in print; online at ReadersDigest.com; via digital download on iPad, mobile apps, Kindle, Kindle Fire, Nook, Zinio; books and music. Obtain a subscription atΒ www.ReadersDigest.comΒ or on your favorite digital download device.

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