“I heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he’s depressed. Life seems harsh, and cruel. Says he feels all alone in threatening world. Doctor says: “Treatment is simple. The great clown – Pagliacci – is in town. Go see him. That should pick you up.” Man bursts into tears. “But doctor... ” he says “I am Pagliacci.” Good joke. Everybody laugh. Roll on snare drum. Curtains.”

“I heard joke once: Man goes to doctor. Says he’s depressed. Life seems harsh, and cruel. Says he feels all alone in threatening world. Doctor says: “Treatment is simple. The great clown – Pagliacci – is in town. Go see him. That should pick you up.” Man bursts into tears. “But doctor... ” he says “I am Pagliacci.” Good joke. Everybody laugh. Roll on snare drum. Curtains.”

— Alan Moore