Hi Laughter Lovers! If you watched the news as presented by the mainstream media you could easily have got the impression that Australia Day 2012 was all about angry people, police cordons, fleeing politicians, and a lost shoe. In the interest of balance I want to tell you about my Australia Day experience which was, thankfully, very different and a lot more fun! I had the honour of being Australia day Ambassador for North Sydney. For many years I have been lucky enough to be an Ambassador in different parts of the country and it has always been a delightful experience. The highlight for me is always the Citizenship Ceremony during which we welcome people from all over the globe who want to make an official commitment to being Australian. At North Sydney we had folks from dozens of countries as diverse as Myanmar and Mexico supported by cheering friends and family. It was so touching to see these new citizens beaming with joy and wiping away tears as they proud .. Read more of Advance Australia Funny!

Hi Laughter Lovers, Let’s face it, “Resolution” is a word that holds many negative connotations for many people. This is particularly true when you put the words “New" and “Year’s” in front of it. Come on, we’ve all been there…it’s New Year’s eve and through a gob full of chocolate mousse and a skin full of dessert wine you proudly proclaim – “This is it. Tomorrow I start dieting/ jogging/ writing my novel/ tidying the garage/ going to bed earlier/ getting my finances together/ talking kindly to my spouse/ meditating in order to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings / unknotting my pyjama cord." The research of psychologist Richard Wiseman shows that only about 80% of those who make New Year’s resolutions have any success in keeping them. Most us get into a pattern of resolve, try a bit, give up, feel bad. To remedy this I suggest that in 2012 you make a New Ye .. Read more of Your New Year's Laughalution!

Hi Laughter Lovers! A big thank you to all of you for your interest in and enthusiasm for the wondrous human phenomenon called laughter. I’m so excited and appreciative that this blog is now read in 45 countries around the world. The laughter revolution is truly underway! In the spirit of the season I want to share my all time favourite Christmas cracker jokes with you. Hey, why should I suffer alone! For years I’ve been collecting those tiny bits of paper containing jokes as dodgy as the crepe hats and plastic animals that jump out when our Chrissy crackers pop. To fulfill its mission I believe a Christmas cracker joke must make us both moan at its awfulness and be just a little bit more merry because of its innocent silliness. Here are 12 of my favs. One for each day of Christmas… 1. Why did Santa's helper see the doctor? - Because he had low "elf" esteem! 2. What goes up and never comes down? - Your age. 3. What do you  .. Read more of The "Best" Christmas Cracker Jokes