Help me to create more laughter than tears,     

dispense more happiness than gloom,   

spread more cheer than despair.   

Never let me grow so big that I will fail to see

the wonder in the eyes of a child   

or the twinkle       in the eyes of the aged.  

Never let me forget that "I am a Clown."   

...that my work is to cheer people up,     

make them happy and make them laugh,   

make them forget momentarily

all the unpleasant things in their lives...

Never let me jeopardize the integrity of Clowndom

by improper conduct.  Help me to always

make others proud of my actions as a clown.   

Never let me acquire financial success to the point    

where I will discontinue calling upon My Creator 

in the hour of plenty.