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An Interview with Philippe Gaulier

Part 5: Now, I Am Funny

Season 1, Ep. 5
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Clown is the final module that students study in their first year at Ecole Philippe Gaulier, and it's the final topic we discuss in this interview. Philippe talks about the history of clown, and some characters from the clown world (Monsieur Marcel, Mr Flop). You can read more about them in Philippe's book, The Tourmentor.


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