Clown is so interesting because it's such a deep rich tradition of how to make people laugh. It's one that's also almost never performed in contemporary America. When I talk about clown, I'm talking about the tradition that comes from Le Cauqu and Goliay. Many actors train in clown, but then not necessarily to go on and do comedy.
What the hell is laughter? Why do we do it, and what is its purpose? This week, psychoanalyst Nuar Alsadir joins Adam to discuss her theories about the origins of laughter, its effect on other people, and its purpose in various scenarios. Buy Nuar’s book at http://factuallypod.com/books
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