Luxurious Larks and Lessons in Happiness

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08/14/23 • 30 min

Ever laughed so hard you forgot about your pursuit of happiness? Join us as we dissect the human psyche and our individual interpretations of happiness. Is the key to happiness really as elusive as we make it out to be? We explore this, and more, along with a light-hearted detour into the hilarious world of meditation.
Ever wondered what it's like to entertain at grand mansions and leave guests in splits? We've been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale. Get ready to be regaled with amusing anecdotes of our audacious adventures involving song creation, impromptu tasks, and navigating the awkwardness of opulence. But hey, don't get fooled by the mansion façade, as we reveal what truly lies behind those towering walls.
But what's life without a little bit of drama, right? We've had our fair share of it from gigs gone haywire to performing for the Royals, and boy, do we have stories to tell! We'll share how we turned these challenging situations into hilarious moments of humor. And as we wrap things up, we get real about our quest for happiness and humor, and how comedy has been our secret sauce in making someone's day. So buckle up for a laughter-filled journey that will leave you with a smile on your face and perhaps, a fresh perspective on happiness.
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Val & Jeff Gee published authors with McGraw-Hill Education

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Val & Jeff Gee published authors with McGraw-Hill Education