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“A clown needn't be the same out of the ring as he has to be when he's in it. If you look at photographs of clowns when they're just being ordinary men, they've got quite sad faces.”

Quote by Enid Blyton

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Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton

British children's author, born on August 11, 1897 in London, England, and died on November 28, 1968. Her works are known for their rich imagination and unique narrative style, making a significant contribution to the field of children's literature. more

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