Under the auspices of making Sober Sue laugh, Hammerstein got a comic performance at no cost to him—save for the $20 weekly he paid Sober Sue to sit in virtual silence.

We usually think of laughter as being a response to pleasure or amusement—we’re supposed to laugh when we find something funny, not scary. So why do we laugh when we’re scared?

These funny motivational quotes about life can help inspire you to achieve your goals while also putting a smile on your face.