White people tried to make me Monster.
They called me Ugly.
They made me the Joke.
They wanted me to be comedian but I was not allowed to laugh so I painted myself the fool so I could bring my own people joy.
I am all buffoon.
And all warrior.
I am survivor and beast.
- On the history of clowning and it’s origins
By me
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