heard joke once: man goes to doctor.

says he's depressed. says

life seems harsh and cruel.

Says he feels all alone in a threatening

world where what lies

ahead is vague

and uncertain.

Doctor says "treatment is simple.

great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. go

and see him.

that should pick you up."

Man bursts into tears.

says "but, doctor...

...I AM PAGLICCI."

good joke.

everybody laugh.

roll on snare drum.

curtains.