I remain just one thing, and one thing only, and that is a clown. It places me on a far higher plane than any politician.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I see myself as an intelligent, sensitive human, with the soul of a clown which forces me to blow it at the most important moments.
I'm only sort of a politician.
I keep my politics a little closer to me than others do.
I think we all have the urge to be a clown, whether we know it or not.
I keep my political views to myself.
Politics was put in front of me. I do politics because it's the vehicle for change and because I happen to be good at it... I had this sort of calm fearlessness, that some would call foolishness.
I have run across characters in my political career that have that singular focus of being someone, being in a position of power.
I don't think I have the demeanor to be a politician. I'm used to making decisions and to a certain extent being in charge.
I often do very serious roles, but really I am a big clown.
One of my unique features as a politician is that I am so blunt and so forthright, and I put my cards on the table to such a degree people aren't used to, that there's nothing left to hide.