Funny business

Started my new clown class, Advanced Clown Studies. It's a very serious name for a class that is designed to help you be a funnier clown. The goal of the class is to help us learn general funny business, magic, advanced balloons and some techniques for routines and skits. It's a small class - only four. Instructor Dude is teaching again.

I think it will be a fun class. I'm eager to learn some new clown stuff. My balloons could use some work, especially hats. Not good with hats. Not sure why - you'd think they would be easy. But alas - they are not.

Laughter is the best medicine
Went hospital clowning again and had a great time! All the patients were in really good moods, eager to laugh and very receptive. The nursing staff was in high spirits too. Sure makes clowning a lot easier when the audience is already warmed up.

The nose knows
I took a big step tonight. I ordered my clown nose. Up till now, I’ve been painting it on.

$15 for the nose, $7 for the adhesive and $40 for the adhesive dissolvent (just kidding about the dissolvent – you can use plain old baby oil).

Choosing a clown nose is not easy. You have to choose a nose (I would say pick a nose – but it’s too much of a cheap laugh) that not only fits your facial features, but also one that fits your clown’s character. And that is not easy especially when you are still trying to determine just exactly what kind of clown you want to be.

My inner clown
I like clowning and I like the clown character I've created. It is a great stress relief for me. My clown doesn't have to worry about bills or deadlines. She doesn't have to think about why the car is making a funny noise or keep track of a million different details between work and home. Housework? Forget it! Laundry? Nope. All she has to do is play and have fun and make other people smile. Everyone should find their inner clown!