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Lawrence Holofcener wrote for Sid Caesar, Sammy Davis Jr. and Merv Griffin. He starred on Broadway. Now, he's a respected painter and sculptor. He's used two simple words to guide him through his amazing life: why not?

For more than six decades, Carl Reiner has built a career out of making people laugh, and now that he's in his late 80s, he says comedy and writing helps keep his mind alert.

Today is Monday, Sept. 8. Birthdays include Comic actor Sid Caesar who turns 86. Our picture of the day is a trubute to underdogs.

Lawrence Holofcener wrote for Sid Caesar, Sammy Davis Jr. and Merv Griffin. He starred on Broadway. Now, he's a respected painter and sculptor. He's used two simple words to guide him through his amazing life: why not?

We've loved her since she was That Girl, and now Marlo Thomas is bringing us a much-needed dose of fun with her new memoir, "Growing Up Laughing."