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"I think my government are fascists. I feel that if we dont change from a society that worships money and power over to one that worships compassion and generosity, there is no hope for human survival this century."
Patch AdamsYou know, its always the same. Ive clowned in 81 countries. People hun — Patch Adams
"You know, its always the same. Ive clowned in 81 countries. People hunger for love, and clowning is a trick to get love close. As a clown I can do things that people are too frightened of Love to allow you to do."
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Hunter Doherty "Patch" Adams is an American physician, comedian, social activist, clown, and author. He founded the Gesundheit! Institute as a not-for-profit in 1989. Each year he also organizes volunteers from around the world to travel to various countries where they dress as clowns to bring humor to orphans, patients, and other people.
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