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I laugh when I see people in pain. Sometimes I think it is a defense mechanism from childhood, where you're in so much pain you have to laugh. It is a survival mechanism.

When part of what you're trying to get at is the truth hidden under a taboo, or when you want to nail a hypocrisy, laughter is a very useful tool. I want to show the painful side of existence, but there is no question I also want to make people laugh.

I learned early in life that laughter is a great way to diffuse and uncomfortable situation, so I began to use that as a tool, throughout my life.

I don't do it often, but I do cry. I also laugh a lot; people tell me I'm funny and I do like to laugh.

All my life, my immediate response to emotional pain has been to make jokes. Lots of jokes.

Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And once you find laughter, no matter how painful your situation might be, you can survive it.

To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain, and play with it!

Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.

I quickly laugh at everything for fear of having to cry.

Sometimes you have to laugh to keep from crying or getting overly angry or to maintain control.