I Laughed Until I Nearly Froze

The linked interview with William Shatner reminds us once again of a timeless truth: humour is Canada's national art form, and all Canadians truly believe that humour is the highest form of art.

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/story/341623p-291714c.html

Think too of Leslie Nielsen, who gave up serious acting as soon as he could.

Recall that for a generation, Wayne and Schuster were national symbols.

Recall that Canada's most loved writer, Canada's Shakespeare, is a humourist--Stephen Leacock.

For a couple of generations now, Canadians have dominated world humour. And not just through Hollywood; there is also China's top jokemonger, Da Shan.

Canadian political cartooning is also the best in the world.

We're a funny bunch.

And I give full credit to Canadian politics.

You just have to laugh.