Real conversation has an unpredictability, danger, and resonance; it can take a turn anywhere and constantly borders on the unexpected and on the unknown.

John O'Donohue

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Some days I wake up tingling with creativity and bursting with life. Other days my brain wakes up in stand-by mode and splutters slowly into existence. By the time I've realised that it's morning, I'm already ready for bed.

Everyday I have to write.

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Clowns are brilliant. They bring joy and laughter to the world. They're larger than life, clumsy, confused, very silly, and full of nonsense.

I've been reading a lot about clowns and jesters recently, working out how to be a clown in my everyday life. Here's what I've learnt.

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If you have lived in a city or large town for any period of time, you will have probably noticed how commericialised the city centre has become. If the centre of a city defines the identity of that city's residents, then it would be true to say that the urban dweller's primary identity is that of the consumer. Who we are is defined by what we are able to buy.

This means that it is hard to do anything playful in a city without buying something. Shopping, the cinema, restaurants and cafes, the local pub - even some city parks now charge an entry fee.

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