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Clown Quotes

The persona that both protects and reveals.

Our clown quotes collection mixes literal circus memories with the clown as a metaphor for hiding real feelings behind humor. A few lines describe the discomfort of keeping up an act versus simply embracing it. See Funny quotes for more lighthearted material.

The first thing I wanted to be was a clown.

Quotes by Adam Page

Sure, I could of done it different... put my clown in a closet and dressed up in straight clothing. I could of compromised my essence, and swallowed my soul.

Quotes by Wavy Gravy

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

Quotes by Wavy Gravy

The hardest thing for me is not to keep laughing. Jennifer particularly is like a clown.

Quotes by Victor Garber

Clowning Quotes

At this point, if I were to psychoanalyze myself, I'd have to say I am a clown, cleverly disguised as a regular person.

Quotes by Tim Duncan

As a kid I was always a bit of a clown, a performer.

Quotes by Simon Baker

I made a living out of being a class clown.

Quotes by Shannon Hoon

I was always the class clown; I made my family laugh, and that was when I was always happiest. I grew up listening to stand-up comedians' albums and watching them on TV, on 'The Tonight Show' and Letterman.

Quotes by Sarah Silverman

My friends always said that I should be a comedienne - I was named my class clown.

Quotes by Sally Kellerman

Clowns Quotes

I often do very serious roles, but really I am a big clown.

Quotes by Rose Byrne

I'm the youngest of four, and I'm always the clown - making the jokes, wanting attention.

Quotes by Rose Byrne

It's kind of fun to be a clown. I've always played the clown. The clowns come on, get the biggest, juiciest laughs, and then leave.

Quotes by Roger Bart

My son has been a class clown and it sort of ran in the family.

Quotes by Robert Klein

I was a class clown. My father was a class clown. My son has been a class clown, and it sort of ran in the family.

Quotes by Robert Klein

Comic Quotes

I was always the wise guy class clown throughout my childhood.

Quotes by Rick Nielsen

Dwight is a sad clown. You've seen those paintings of sad clown.

Quotes by Rainn Wilson

Making my class laugh and getting in trouble. I was the class clown.

Quotes by R. L. Stine

Even at Westchester High in West LA, I was class clown.

Quotes by Phil Hartman

I came on board 'Clown' because it was a very simple story, and it was a very nice script and a very refreshing take on a kind of The Brothers Grimm fable, you know?

Quotes by Peter Stormare

Funny Quotes

I was always a bit of a class clown.

Quotes by Paula Pell

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the focus of the Clown quotes collection?
A mix of literal circus memories and the clown persona as a metaphor for hiding real feelings.
Why do people search for clown quotes?
They suit reflections on performance, humor, or the tension between an act and genuine emotion.
Do any quotes describe real circus experience?
Yes, one recalls receiving oversized shoes and a costume from a retiring circus performer.
Is the tone here always lighthearted?
Not entirely, a couple of lines explore the discomfort of keeping up an act versus embracing it.
What pairs well with this collection?
Try Funny or Comic quotes.

These entries show the clown persona cuts both ways, protective disguise and genuine comfort zone. Pair this page with Clowning or Comic quotes.