Because of Mozart, it's all over after the age of seven.
No matter how lonely you get or how many birth announcements you receive, the trick is not to get frightened. There's nothing wrong with being alone.
The real reason for comedy is to hide the pain.
Being a grownup means assuming responsibility for yourself, for your children, and - here's the big curve - for your parents.
Don't live down to expectations. Go out there and do something remarkable.