The greatest gift you can give someone is laughter and the a... - Mel Brooks

"The greatest gift you can give someone is laughter and the ability to forget their troubles."

Mel Brooks Happiness

Comedy Writer Director American Born 1926 (age 100)

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"Life is too short to be serious all the time. If you can't laugh at yourself, call me – I'll laugh at you."

"Always look on the bright side of life."

"The secret to success is surrounding yourself with people smarter than you are."

"Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious."

"Babalú!"

"My greatest joy is making people smile."

"Laughter and love make a home."

"The best things in life are free."