Peter Sellers was a Master of Joke Telling
I loved Peter Sellers, I remember when he was in the Goon Show. Very clever.
Here are some videos to inspire you. Laughter is the best medicine as Patch Adams says.
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What Type of Play Brings out Creativity in Children?
I was very inspired by a friend’s son who at 15 produced the second video. He was inspired by the first video produced by professionals. What I saw was incredible creativity, imagination, hard work in compiling moulds, storyline… Continue reading
Explore the Practical and Therapeutic Benefits of Humor
ou know what we’re talking about: laughter feels great! Sometimes moments of humor and laughter can almost feel like a magical, euphoric experience. At AATH, we study the science behind those experiences and how we can intentionally apply humor to… Continue reading
Jim Carrey Inspires Freedom from Concern and Real Peace
When we care enough to free people from concern, we begin to rise in a way where the people present their best person. Jim played the person who freed people from concern. He wondered about who he would… Continue reading
Patch Adams: Indifference is the Disease
The video Patch Adams, played by Robin Williams, is an extraordinary film. Patch Adams life was about humanity and caring for people. He believed in building a relationship with the patient over 4 years. His hospital was… Continue reading
5 Sept Vellore India: Clowning in Hospitals
We woke up at 6.30am to be ready for 8am to go to the CMC Hospital. We had 4 auto rickshaws for the clowns. Balloons were tied to the rickshaws and we all looked very colourful. As we travelled through… Continue reading
Buster Keaton: The Silent Power of Slapstick
The power of silence to communicate messages through acting and behaviour. I wonder if observation becomes the skill of the audience evoking creativity within the audience rather than passive entertainment?
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Charlie Chaplin: A Keystone Comedian and Super Tramp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Chaplin
Sir Charles Spencer “Charlie” Chaplin, KBE (16 April 1889 – 25 December 1977) was an English comic actor, film director and composer best known for his work during the silent film era.[2] He became the… Continue reading
Laughter and Comedy: Breaking the Rules?
This is an excerpt from my paper ‘ How Effective is Laughter and Comedy in Creating an Atmosphere of Positive Peace?’
Breaking the Rules
The messengers of humour have been characterised by the fool, clown, trickster, joker, buffoon and jester.… Continue reading
Laughter and Comedy: Humour Us
This is an excerpt from my paper ‘How Effective is Laughter and Comedy in Creating an Atmosphere of Positive Peace?
Humour indeed creates a safety value for society to let off steam and a channel for freedom.
Humour-Us
From the… Continue reading