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The Laugh of the Party - Doug Griffin

By Lisa Raffo

Doug Griffin is Feel N. Lucky

It’s a laugh a minute for Doug Griffin in his retirement job. And it had better be. As a professional clown working mostly with children, he’s got to keep his customers happy.

Doug has always been a funny guy – his friends and family used to tell him he should consider a career in comedy. So after working for 30 years in automotive engineering, he decided to seek a specific outlet for his humor and creativity.

He saw an ad in a local newspaper for a clowning class and signed himself up. After testing out a few different costumes and routines, he’s found success and satisfaction as Lucky the Happy Hobo Clown – working part time near his home in Ohio at children’s parties and other family-oriented events.

Click on the play buttons below and listen to short audio clips of our interview with Doug Griffin.

	How Doug got started in clowning.			Does he get tired?
	Doug had a more serious career.			Does Doug have any issues wearing make-up?
	How did his clown character evolve?			A moment that made him smile.
	What's in his act?			What does his family think?
	Does he work for fun or money?

Lisa Raffo is Editorial Director of RetirementJobs.com and a popular freelance writer. Lisa has worked extensively in radio and television news. She was with CNN in New York and Washington as a writer, editor, producer and executive producer. She has also worked with CBS and Fox affiliates as well as Voice of America and MacNeil-Lehrer productions.