HEARTIEST congratulations to Harith Iskander for winning the “Funniest Person in the World” title at Laugh Factory’s global competition in Finland.
Harith beat 90 other contestants worldwide at the finals and he was the clear winner after amassing more than 3.6 million votes online.
Harith has put Malaysia in the limelight for the comedy genre.
It is no mean feat for Harith who has been in the comedy business for nearly 20 years.
It is not easy making people laugh in this pressure-cooker lifestyle.
He will have the last laugh as he heads to the bank with his prize winnings of US$100,000 (RM440,000) cash.
Laughter unifies people — his motivating factor for excelling in this domain.
Laughter is also the best medicine. Humour is infectious. When laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness and intimacy.
Laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body.
Humour and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain and protect you from the damaging effects of stress.
Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free and easy to use.
Laughter is a powerful antidote to pain, and conflict.
Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh.
Humour lightens your burdens, inspires hopes, connects you to others, and keeps you grounded, focused and alert.
The best way to unwind after a stressful day is to watch comedies.
Comedians look at the funnier side of life and show us that life is love and love is life. It has been said that an optimist laughs to forget while a pessimist forgets to laugh, and so smile and be cheerful and have a good laugh.
SAMUEL YESUIAH, Seremban