Why the funniest people have often been through dark times

Life Matters - Separate stories podcast

The old notion that there's pain in laughter is something Michelle Brasier can attest to.

After losing her father and brother to cancer, and learning there's a high chance she will develop it too, Michelle turned a burgeoning acting career into award-winning comedy.

Now, she's written a book about those difficult times and what it means to live your life as if every day was your last.