http://www.pietisten.org/authors/MampelDavid.htmlen-ushttp://www.pietisten.org/fall04/laughter.htmlhttp://www.pietisten.org/fall04/laughter.htmlWhen Phil Johnson asked me to write an article about clowning for Pietisten, I immediately said “yes” because it presented an opportunity to examine my life as a clown and celebrate all the joys it has given me over the years.