Send In the Damn Clowns
SEND IN THE CLOWNS...
[I]t's a theater reference meaning "if the show isn't going well, let's send in the clowns";
in other words, "let's do the jokes." - Stephen Sondheim
When asked about Robin Williams, most say "sweet." I LOVE this! There's a classic story about the legendary clown Joseph Grimaldi that comes to mind...The patient http://www.historyextra.com/blog/patient 
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