“It takes a wise man to be a fool”

“Every step in the making of a clown is hard work”

“Laughter loosens the fetters of the brain”

“The tall peaked hat was a great aid to clowning”

“To produce laughs you must make a serious effort”

“Behind the jests of the clown is the sear of sorrow”

“To be a successful clown you had also to be a good pantomimist”

“Every clown act must tell a story”

“I become the friend and confidant of all”

“To be a good clown a man must be a student and in earnest”

“I have made countless children clap their little hands with glee”

“It is good to be a clown”