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