We were broken into groups and rotated throughout the day into the different classes. My first class was with Jim Donnelan. During the warmup I once again experienced something new. SWEAT! Since I came from a dry climate I never experienced sweat like this. The humidity coupled with the intense heat really made you perspire. Especially in a building with no air conditioning.
I couldn't wait for that first break. It finally came. There was a auto repair across the street that had a soda machine that was only 25 cents. That first break I think all 48 of us went to that machine. As I waited in line I thought about how cool and refreshing a cold soda would taste. Just as I got to the machine it was sold out. This was a disappointment but, there was always the drinking fountain in the arena. It was one of those old ceramic ones without any refrigeration. Better than nothing.
On another occasion when I did manage to get one of those sodas I got caught by Roberta Ballantine, our nutritionist. She lectured me about how bad soda was for me and how important it was to drink water. When she left I looked at that soda with the can dripping and thought about how bad I wanted it. I felt so guilty that I gave it to someone else. Oh well, back to the drinking fountain.....
... I can't wait to hear about how your character was born...
ReplyDeleteVery nice read Mitch. It helps me to relive the memories of 1973 Class. I always thought '73 and '74 were golden years. We had some talent too- Penn Jillette and Michael Davis, to name a few. I had started my Circus World tenure about the same time you guys started Clown College and I drove Mark Stolzenberg to Haines City and then he made his way to Venice from there. I think I let him borrow my car. I wouldn't do that today!
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