Emmett Kelly

Clown

1898-12-09 – 1979-03-28

Emmett Kelly was an American circus performer and clown. He became famous for creating the character Weary Willie, a melancholy hobo clown who became an iconic figure in American circus history. Kelly performed with major circuses including Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.

Quotes by Emmett Kelly

I haven't had a stationary home since going with the circus, but since my parents lived in Lafayette about 25 years ago and my sister lives here now, I always claim it as home.
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'Weary Willie' is very real to me. He is a man who has given up. The boat has gone and left him. The cards are stacked against him. He's content to make out with what he's got. He knows he'll go no further.
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