Just read this article sent to my be Facebook friend Michael Cortes.  It's from World Champion of Public Speaking Darren LaCroix.  You can read the whole article here:  

http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Darren_J_LaCroix

http://EzineArticles.com/?What-Do-Master-Presenters-Do-Differently?-7-Essential-Habits-of-Master-Presenters&id=1908110

I especially like point #6 Get Lots of Laughs:

Darren writes, "It has been said that you don’t have to use humor in presentations unless you want the audience to listen. Although you can have a powerful presentation without it, most master presenters usually have heavy doses of humor. Here is a crucial difference between good speakers and masters. Master presenters infuse the humor into the story. It is not a tangent from the message. Many less experienced presenters will tell a joke, or use something they found on the internet. They use it to break the ice. Wrong! Humor should always have some relevance to your main message. Otherwise, it is a detour and wastes valuable time! Keep in mind what Steve Allen said: “Humor arises between the incongruity between the character and the situation.” The essence of the “sitcom.” For speakers we need “sit-stories.” The purpose of the story should be anchoring a key point. If you are not getting laughs now, learn to!"

Yes, Darren, you are right, we should all learn how to, "Get Your SHINE Together!"  Ask me how www.yourshiningexample.com