When I make a person laugh, I've changed them on a chemical level, they have been effected in a real way. So it's simply a laugh that can change the world.
Desk jobs are a great way to make a living but a horrible way to live.
Sets are like the military, we each have our job to do. Mine is to be that field sergeant who sends the men into battle with a smile on their face.
Your fans are essentially your boss and if you're not willing to go to bat for them, make them happy and assure them you will work for them then be sure that one day, you will be fired.