By the way, here's today's unrelated bonus question: where does the phrase, "From the ridiculous to the sublime" come from. It's not likely you'll get it, unless you're a detailed student of history (which at least is a clue). And know that the original from was, indeed, as I have it above -- from the sublime to the ridiculous. Which is another clue.
I'm rushing off for the evening, but will have the answer tomorrow. For now, though, here's a little Fiddler on the Roof on Avenue Q...