A thought on the benefits of laughing more as you age

“I read some excellent scientific research that said that as men and women get older, we get happier. I’ve noticed that in myself: sometimes I’ll be reading something, and I’ll be smiling like an idiot. I’ve spent my life being very judgemental of things, whereas now I watch the most asinine stuff on TV and I’ll notice that I’m smiling.”
— Mary Walsh

Actor, writer, director and all-round comedy legend Mary Walsh is not generally associated with a gentle kind of comedy.

From Codco’s earliest days and through her work with This Hour Has 22 Minutes (a still-running show she created, let’s not forget), Walsh has not been afraid to tackle tough topics — or the powers that be. I mean, Marg is not called the Princess Warrior for nothing!

The quote above comes from Walsh’s 2020 conversation with Catherine Clark and Jennifer Stewart for an edition of the podcast The Honest Talk. It’s relatable, as I head into retirement.

Here’s that podcast episode.