Stephen Sondheim on Clowns

“''Isn't it rich? Are we a pair? Me here at last on the ground, You in mid-air. '''Send in the clowns.'''''”

“''Don't you love farce? My fault I fear. I thought that you'd want what I want. Sorry, my dear. But where are the clowns? '''Quick, send in the clowns. Don't bother, they're here.'''''”