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The special issue of Humor touches on the many areas in which Paul McGhee was a pioneer. This Festschrift begins with an intellectual biography of Paul McGhee (by Goldstein & Ruch), with reminiscences by Peter Derks, followed by issues that emerge out of his work. Contributions are from academics and practitioners from psychiatry, nursing, education, and psychotherapy highlighting research and practice that has profited from Paul’s influence. These include the role of humor in children’s development and education (Doris Bergen; Joyce Saltman), measurement and humor research (Willibald Ruch and Sonja Heintz; Rene Proyer; Jennifer Hofmann) and humor training (Willibald Ruch, Jennifer Hofmann, Sandra Rusch and Heidi Schultz; Ilona Papousek). Paul’s mark has also been found in nursing (Karyn Buxman) and psychiatry and neurology (Frank A. Rodden). Paul comments on the contributions to the Festschrift and adds his latest thoughts about humor research. This is followed by his article on humor among non-human primates, a topic that has long engaged him.