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Welcome! My guest today is FULL of fun and laughter. Danny Kollaja, aka Lanky the Clown, is original, funny, and approachable. He knows his business and knows how to work hard. He’s here to give us a glimpse into the life and work of a professional clown—which may not be all fun and games. What you’ll hear in this episode: Coulrophobia: Have you heard of it? The irrational fear of clowns Danny’s home base: Corpus Christi, TX How a high school production launched Danny’s career as a clown Danny’s first “clown alley” of all older women “This might be interesting.” Danny was in his late 30’s before clowning became his full-time profession. Now, 90% of his income is generated from the fair industry. Danny sees himself as an “ambassador of goodwill.” He brings “attitude adjustment” to people by helping them escape for a moment. Have you ever seen a clown driving down the road? Danny drives in full costume! Danny shares his worst clown experience, why you should pay attention closely to a child’s eyes, and how it