Doctor, I Am Grimaldi
Story★★★Grimaldi, the celebrated clown, went to a physician to obtain a cure for his depressed spirit. The physician did not know who the patient was, and thinking he only needed a little amusement said to him, “For medicine, go and hear Grimaldi.” “But, doc- tor,’ was the answer, “I am Grimaldi.”
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The point
A famous clown seeking a cure for his own depression is told to go see the clown Grimaldi perform, only to reveal that he is Grimaldi himself.
Scripture
Proverbs 14:30
Audience
Adults
Tone
Ironic · Poignant
To tell aloud
under a minute · 53 words