Maya Angelou, a renowned poet, has been awarded numerous honorary degrees and nominations for a Tony, Emmy and the Pulitzer Prize. She is known for her ability to laugh and for her commitment to romance. She believes that young people are not told often enough that romance is essential, and often become too superficial and mean spirited. Her advice comes from Kathryn Waddell Takara, who argues that laughter is a form of healing and that language is healing.