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Joy's smile is much closer to tears than laughter.

I want people to be ecstatic but to cry at the same time.

I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful.

Tears of joy are like the summer rain drops pierced by sunbeams.

If I see my fans crying, I just want to give them a hug... and tell them I love them.

These days cry out, as never before, for us to pay attention, so we can move through them and get our joy and pride back.

I only wish Chet Atkins could be here for this joyous occasion.