What happens?

I had only a short time to paint today. This 6 x 6 inch painted wood panel is meant to be looked at through the lenses of humor. Lately I have found creating images to be my sole source of joy. That said, it all too often reflects the junk outside the studio and I do not know how to avoid it. This started out as part of my 4

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, as an image of my high-school room mate. When I first saw her I was immediately drawn out of my own shyness. She was so inspiring. An actress! And she was of Persian royal descent. So all is going smoothly until I spy another section of the Los Angeles Sunday Times and headlines fall from my scissors into the picture. So should I laugh or should I cry?