"Since the goal of my programs is to show audiences how humor can both help them heal as well as deal with not-so-funny stuff, I decided to discuss the events of the previous week, the pain all of us were feeling, and how humor and some laughter might be beneficial."
"Humor does not diminish the pain - it makes the space around it get bigger."
"When we are dealing with death we are constantly being dragged down by the event: Humor diverts our attention and lifts our sagging spirits."
"When we can find some humor in our upsets, they no longer seem as large or as important as they once did."
"Advertisers also know that humor can help bond us to their product."
"Whether planned or not, humor takes our mind off of our troubles."