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10 training: start w/ proper coaching from relative or pro
must have talent, access, coaching, drive
11 circus schools - many
12 described parent act with sway pole, only 36 people successfully 
how sway pole got its start: owned own circus in Switzerland sold xmas trees to make xtra money, topped the trees, used shafts of trees
13 Bella told how he started his routine
14 clown coaching: 
15 Bella's hair: since 11 years - was a water skiier. hair got sunburn, uses hairspray 
16 heroes in clowning: Char. Chaplin, Bust Keaton, etc.
Bella: an uncle, just funny people
17 Robin Eurich: whiteface, august, character clowns 
why people be clown [[?]], skill, performance comedian
18 what are boundaries in comedy: letting audience be the stars
19 Kim: careful around children, do not force oneself
20 Robin: easy to scare someone - move slowly; do not use bad language
read your audience 
- 21 Steve: boundaries; remain positive
22 audience participation: 3 time walk; with Jeff
23 Bella with 4 audience - cups of water
24 Jeff in hospitals: making a connection
25 Steve be sensitive to audience (scared of Santa)
26 Bella: "meeting" Mickey Mouse w he was 4 as a plant
clown wants reaction from audience
27 Kim: RECORDS - WALKING ON WIRE, HANGING UPSIDE DOWN FROM HELICOPTOR