Short – Busker HoF 35 – Clown Anarchy

• Interview by: Nick Nickolas
• Interviewee: Chris ‘dePyss’ Lynam
• Photo Credit: Soulstealer Photography
• Original Recording Date: November 29, 2012
• Date: Aired: April 1, 2014
• Locations: (Recorded Via Skype)
  • Nick Nickolas: Melbourne, Australia
  • Chris Lynam: London, England
• Music:
  1. Intro: “Vino” Royalty Free Jingle available in Apple Computers’ GarageBand.
  2. Other Music: “Cascade” by Tim Sars as played by The Carnival Band
• Mixed and edited by: David Aiken for The Busker Hall of Fame

Comments: So it’s the mid-70’s The Rolling Stones are performing on a stage with the now iconic big lips as their backdrop and one promoter gets the brilliant idea to hire a bunch of clowns to help animate some of the shows that are happening. This is the world that Chris ‘dePyss’ Lynam is invited into and one in which his brand of improvised mischief is not only appreciated, but also encouraged. Princess Margaret, 200 clowns and Centre Court at Wimbledon all make an appearance in this short story captured during a conversation that Nick Nickolas had with this legendary performer.

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