I've always liked to think I was funny. I even spent a period of time as a young lad considering myself a comedian and thinking that that would be what I would do with my life. As much as I never stuck with that comedian career path the essence of why I had that desire remains with me: Laughing is important to me. I like to laugh, whether it's watching something funny on my own or just enjoying life with the company I keep. I'd even go so far as to say I love to laugh.
Sometimes there is nothing I like more than to have a good laugh at something. At times I have found myself sitting for hours watching comedians on TV, I love watching comedy of all sorts and frankly I think I've a broad appreciation for most forms of comedy.
Of course not everything makes me laugh and some things that are meant to be funny irritate me but still I enjoy a variety of comedy styles.
I love old comedy and new comedy; from Road to Bali and Some Like it Hot to Anchorman and Role Models, from Morcombe and Wise, to Ross Noble, from Porridge and MASH to Arrested Development and Community. If I can sit down and forget about the stresses and pressures of everyday life and just laugh for a little while, how wonderful it can all seem.
More important than what I watch of course is who I spend my time with. Who wants to spend time with people who bring you down? I want to be able to spend time with people who make me happy, who hopefully I make happy, who together we can relax, be comfortable and just enjoy the happiness in life. That for me is essential with the people I consider friends; can I have a laugh with them? Not even are these funny people, just are these people I can talk openly with and find the joy and humour in what often seems like an oppressive world?
Life would be miserable if we didn't get to laugh more than we get depressed. I try and make sure I live my life that way; the laughter should always outweigh the tears. Life is good and being able to laugh at it only makes it better!
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