Senses of humor define people, as factions, deeper rooted than religious or political opinions. When carrying out everyday tasks, opinions are rather easy to set aside, but those whom a person shares a sense of humor with are his closest friends. They are always there to make the biggest influence.

My parents have always had a great sense of humor. And I really appreciate good humor in songs, witty lyrics that sneak up on you and then you listen again, and say: 'That's so funny.' John Prine's songs have always had this really witty tone.

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.

I think American guys tend to be a bit more forward, a bit more chatty and open than the Brits. The Brits seem to have a darker sense of humor, though I have met some Americans who have adopted bits of the British dry sense of humor as well.

“She's found in him somebody who makes her laugh. You can never underestimate the power of humor.”

“A wife is essential to great longevity; she is the receptacle of half a man's cares, and two-thirds of his ill-humor”

“I was immediately struck by his genuine personality, his intelligence, his sense of humor and his love for the piano,”

“There are two insults no human being will endure: that he has no sense of humor, and that he has never known trouble”

“A sense of humor can help you overlook the unattractive, tolerate the unpleasant, cope with the unexpected, and smile through the unbearable.”

“He was a good guy. He was very good at what he did. He had a good sense of humor.”