Emmett Leo Kelly

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The life of Emmet Kelly “A clown’s makeup and character is all he has to sell. He loves and believes in that character.” (brainyquote.com) Emmett Kelly’s most famous quote quote. Kelly was the clown character who is still an influence for clowns today his adult life and his family helped him to make this possible.
Emmett Leo Kelly or better known as Weary Willie or the Hobo of the Depression. Was born December 9th, 1898. He was born and raised in Sedan, Kansas. (infoplease.com)
His Mother was a railroad box worker and his father was also a Railroad Worker. (kansastravel.org). Kelly married Eva Moore and they had two children Emmett Kelly Jr. and Monica Kelly. Emmett Kelly Jr. later became a circus clown. He later had a grandson named Paul

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