[BananaTree]

What a fascinating use for clowning. I neve rreally thought about anything along these lines. Thank you for sharing.

I know after going to three funerals this summer I began discussing my own preperations. I told the wife that I didnt want my last act on this earth to be something that makes people cry after a lifetime of laughs. I havve instructed her to request balloons and streamers instead of flowers, and to dress me in my Jester outfir and Gilroy makeup. I've also requested to be wearing a button that everyone can read when they approach the coffin - the button will say "I'm not wearing any pants" I figure if that doesnt get a laugh, nothing will.

Some may find that tastless, but I see death as a reason to celebrate, not to mourn, and I want people to remember me and giggle. My dream funeral would be the one from the Mary Tyler Moore Show when chuckles the clown died - She laughed her head off during the Eulegy. I can think of no finer compliment that a clown could be paid/

Thaat's my $.02 woth