By laughing at me, the audience really laughs at themselves, and realizing they have done this gives them sort of a spiritualsecond wind for going back into the battles of life.
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'Weary Willie' is very real to me. He is a man who has given up. The boat has gone and left him. The cards are stacked against him. He's content to make out with what he's got. He knows he'll go no further.
I don't feel 'funny' inside when I'm this hobo character. I'm a misfit (as Weary Willie). Life is passing me by. Maybe it's Willie's attempt at a little dignity in spite of everything that tickles folks.
This quote is just one of 6 total Emmett Kelly quotes in our collection. Emmett Kelly is known for saying 'By laughing at me, the audience really laughs at themselves, and realizing they have done this gives them sort of a spiritual second wind for going back into the battles of life.' as well as some of the following quotes.