Lightening the Mood Quotes

I've always been part of comedy. One of the things about our family was that if we were reasonably funny with each other, particularly my two brothers and myself, when my father was upset with something you'd want to make sure in some way you made him laugh. Because when he didn't laugh, you were in trouble!

I'll say things that are serious and put them in a joke form so people can enjoy them. We laugh to keep from crying.

All preconceptions when you laugh go out the window. Laughter kills it.

Humor is to get us over terrible things.

Humor is this great equalizer. It gets people's defenses down, and once they're down, you can discuss some really difficult topics.

Comedy relieves you. A lot of times, we think we're the only people bothered by certain things. Then you hear a comic say, 'Don't you hate it when...' And it's, 'Oh, my God! Of course!'

Can you think of a single situation, no matter how grave, where the atmosphere would not be instantly shattered with a loud fart - or a drawing of a butt? There is no faster way to create universal common ground.

The way humor's usually used in horror, it's as a pressure-release valve; without it, the drama would escalate out of all control almost immediately.

Humor does not rescue us from unhappiness, but enables us to move back from it a little.

When we can find some humor in our upsets, they no longer seem as large or as important as they once did.

Even the most tragic moments can have moments of comedy.

That is the saving grace of humor, if you fail no one is laughing at you.

The thing that I'm known for - at least, depending on what Subreddit you go to - is being a comedian. And so, even when talking about heavy things, I still want to try to use humor to walk us in the door.

One thing that I have noticed is that whatever be the function, however poignant or serious, the audience always prefers a speech laced with a bit of humor.

I defuse everything I can with it. Humor is such a great shield.

The easiest time to be funny is during a fairly serious situation. That way, you can break the ice. It's crazy, but even at funerals, people will get huge laughs.

Sometimes, humor is the only way we get through the day.

In Australia, even the darkest subject matter has a little pinch of humor. A little sweet to make the sour go down.

Even in times of great sadness, there are always moments where we crack up.