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You know, I think it's one of those cases where the situation really does dictate your level of ridicule.

People who do not know how to laugh are always pompous and self-conceited.

Few targets of ridicule are as easy to hit as owners and handlers of competitive show dogs.

I have been the subject of ridicule. People talk about me and they don't know me and this is an opportunity to tell my story... to have my voice and to set the record straight.

Humor is the most engaging cowardice.

The only way I could get comfortable around people was to make them laugh. I was an obedient girl, and humor was my one form of rebellion. I used comedy to deflect. Like, 'Hey, check out my zit!' - you know, making fun of yourself before someone else has a chance to.

If people ridicule you, look them in the eye and say, 'Yeah, I may have failed, but at least I tried,' and get on with it.

People who are mean or unkind or rigid - think about it - cannot laugh at themselves.