 "JR" John Goodman |
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| Profile of John Goodman, Proud Member of the Clown Alley of London John
started his clowning career in 1986 by answering an ad in a Florida
paper. He was in the Sunshine State because of health and was looking
for a way to fill time. John, now 76, has had 16 years of "tramping"
around! "J.R." is the name of this tramp clown
- derived from his own initials for John Raymond (he says John Righteous).
Since every "Tom, Dick and Harry" was called "John"
years ago, this was how John, even then, stood out from the crowd.
John has 1 daughter, 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
He also has a very special life partner, Joan, or "Josie"
as he calls her. |
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| Although mainly a parade clown, John has used his skills and knowledge to teach others the art of clowning as well. He taught the first clown school in London three years ago which not only held many of the professional clowns in business around this area, but was the seed that started the Clown Alley of London, with many of the present members of the alley being from that class. He has also taught clowning to the students at London's John Robarts School as well as being an advisor for plays at St. Mary's Catholic School. John very much believes that there are "true clowns", those having a clown inside, and this is why Red Skelton is his favourite funny person as he was a true clown as opposed to acting. |  |
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| Many have benefitted from John's enthusiasm and love of clowning, mainly the handicapped and anyone who is under 12 or over 55. His career has been extended to them in countless ways. He continues to be involved on a yearly basis with Kid's Expo. His greatest reward in clowning is hearing laughter, especially that coming from children! His advice to new clowns is to get into makeup and wardrobe at least once a month. "He is a wealth of information on creative ideas for inexpensive props and is willing to impart his experience and knowledge to help you become a better clown. All you have to do is ask him!" |
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| John has been a member of the Clown Alley of London since it's inception three years ago. He hopes for the Alley to get better and bigger. He thinks this could be accomplished by half the meeting time being devoted to education and each member bringing new people to the meetings. He is a wealth of information on creative ideas for inexpensive props and is willing to impart his experience and knowledge to help you become a better clown. All you have to do is ask him!
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