You never have a comedian who hasn't got a very deep strain of sadness within him or her. Every great clown has been very near to tragedy. (Margaret Rutherford)

You never have a comedian who hasn't got a very deep strain of sadness within him or her. Every great clown has been very near to tragedy.

Margaret Rutherford

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