How I Became a Clown

I've been clowning around for more than seven years and I am currently serving my second term as president of the Greater Boston Clowns of America Alley 54. I'm also in my fifth term as treasurer for the Witch City Assembly #104 of the Society of American Magicians. I never dreamed that I would become a clown (let alone the boss clown of my club) but here's how it happened.

I learned how to juggle at an adult education class not too far from where I live and I joined the International Jugglers Association. Upon completion of the class (around Veteran's Day in 1988), my mother-in-law, whom I love dearly, volunteered me to entertain at a children's Christmas party at the local VFW. At that point, I realized that the children would be entertained for about 10 seconds. I figured that in order to not look like a fool, I better look like a fool.

I trudged on down to my local library and got some books on clowns and clowning. Then I called a mail order house for clown supplies and was helped by a wonderful clown named "Cheezo". He gave me some pointers on balloon modeling and entertaining. Boy, was I awful that first time. But I kept at it, attended the 15th Annual Northeast Clown Convention, joined the local clown and magic clubs, and have been at it ever since.

It's not many guys who can say that they wear more makeup than their wife and get away with it!

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