Marvin Maupin is the author of "It's better to die laughing than to be dead serious.Having a rich variety of life experiences has given the author a unique perspective on the benefits of humor. He has been married to the same woman for 41 years, is a military veteran, has served in the Toastmaster's organization, worked as a sales trainer, business owner, workshop leader, roast master and full time minister. Over and over he has seen humor and laughter work their magic, and now wants to share these natural gifts with everyone. He and his wife, Brenda now live in Murfreesboro, TN where they spend time spoiling their grandchildren.