From a very young age, girls are taught to be responsible, which often translates into being serious like adults. Boys (or men) can be boys, however, girls are expected to be women. We become experts in drama, but never really learn the ins and outs of comedy. Have you ever been around someone who can laugh at her own shortcomings, find humor in any situation, and make you laugh as well? Ellen Degeneres comes to my mind. She once did a monologue on her talk show about a fortune cookie she got the night before at dinner with the message,