Carol Burnett had a priceless reaction to an audience member’s unexpected question. It’s clear from her immediate and hysterical response that the comedic legend had no idea that question was coming. Watch the short but uproarious clip to hear the audience member’s startling question and then Carol answer.

Entertainment is a deeply competitive, cut-throat field. Hundreds of thousands of people badly desire a lucrative career singing or acting. This is perhaps best seen by the hundreds of people who try out every season for shows like America’s Got Talent, The Voice and American Idol. Those aspiring musicians may be extremely talented, make it on the show and even go several rounds deep in the competition, but in the end, only one person is named the winner.

Of course, with so much competition for only a handful of spots, the level of talent is insane. The same can also be said for nearly every actor or actress in film and television. Generally, their talent helped them breakthrough and get to where they are; meaning that it takes more than a pretty face to make it onto television.

In a clip posted on YouTube, an audience member asked Carol Burnett what was required to make it on television. He wanted to know if just having a “pretty face” was all that was necessary to get to that level. Obviously, taken aback by the question, Carol responded in the best way she knew how: with her trademark sense of humor.

After hearing the question, Carol burst into laughter. Obviously, she knows that it takes a lot more than that to get your own television show.  She sarcastically responds, “Yes,” and then starts making over-the-top, exaggerated faces at the audience.

“Driving you crazy, honey?” Carol asks as she has the studio audience rolling with laughter.

Proverbs 17:22 “A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry.”