A clown's makeup and character, that's all he has to sell. He loves and believes in that character.

A clown's makeup and character, that's all he has to sell. He loves and believes in that character.

I don't feel 'funny' inside when I'm this hobo character. I'm a misfit (as Weary Willie). Life is passing me by. Maybe it's Willie's attempt at a little dignity in spite of everything that tickles folks.

That just shows the makeup and character of our team. That's what we hang our hats on -- getting stops.

By laughing at me, the audience really laughs at themselves, and realizing they have done this gives them sort of a spiritual second wind for going back into the battles of life.

Incongruity, they say, is one of the main ingredients of humor. Maybe it's because everybody can feel superior to me. I honestly don't know.