BEHIND THE LAUGHTER, HIDDEN TEARS   True laughter produces genuine tears. For entertainer Sal Richards, each tear is a lesson learned about facing life’s adversity with grace and courage.   Comedian and actor Sal Richards plans to keep working until his audiences stop laughing. But how does he persist in making people laugh year after year for 50 years?   Behind the Laughter, Hidden Tears is an honest examination of how Sal Richards does it—how he relates so effectively to his audiences. The explanation may sound simple, but it is insightful and sincere: Sal Richards’ struggles are our struggles. His pain has been felt by all of us. And his joy is celebrated by us every time we laugh.   Through it all, Sal Richards has kept laughing, connecting, and teaching. His book is an inspirational story of hard-won triumph and optimism over episodes of tragedy.     About the Author:                                                                                            Sal Richards’ motivation for this book came from a documentary done on his life. The documentary won six best awards at festivals around the country. Sal and his wife, RoseAnn, reside in West Palm Beach, Florida. RoseAnn has stood by Sal and encouraged him every step of the way.