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A clown I knew who was retiring from Ringling Brothers gave me his giant shoes, and somebody else made me a clown suit.

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Wavy Gravy
Age: 88
Born: 1936
Born: May 15
Circus Performer
Comedian
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Street Artist
Writer
Hugh Romney
Hugh Nanton Romney
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