For your societal and cultural impact, for the time spent bonding with my father, for the priceless time spent watching together with my wife and kids, for some hope for the future of humanity, and for all the laughter and joy you have provided...I cannot say it enough, but THANK YOU, sir.

My hope is that my children - now 16 and 22 - will someday continue this with any possible friends, significant others, and children.

I've dragged on longer and been far more lame than I would have liked, so I'll wrap up with the following.

through laughter. I continued this with my wife when we met and our daughters grew up with us watching regularly. As they got older and able to understand societal complexities your movies prompted household discussions of acceptance, bigotry, and ignorance while never ceasing to be funny.

humor were the basis.

On a personal level, you have thus far brought laughter and joy to 3 generations of my family. My father loved each of your films as they initially released. He introduced me to them in the 80s and early 90s - we saw Spaceballs together in theaters. They helped us to bond

You've opened the hearts and minds of millions through laughter. It's no exaggeration to say you helped make the world a little better. Unfortunately, it may be hard to see that right now in this country, but you truly have. I realize every production is a group effort but your mind, heart, and

Upset? Having a bad day? Get lost in the furry fluff of my gigantic cat, Bear.

Unfortunately, they're just going to blame Democrats anyway...somehow.

Beautiful & serene. I would love to be able to sit and just be in a location like that.