Sarasota News Leader

04/18/2014

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If you wanted to call Chuck Sidlow names, you could say, "What a mirth-raiser he is"; "what a mischief-maker"; "what a funny fellow!" His friends call him "the consummate per- former with a heart of gold." Sidlow is in a long line of legendary clowns. "I go back to the Stone Age," he says. "You can see my ancestors painted on cave walls." If you want to see him perform, you need to be — well — everywhere in Sarasota: at the Ringling Circus Museum, starring in a video showing how he applies his clown makeup; at Circus Sarasota's month-long International Big Top Show; on St. Armands Circle, where he plays King of Mardi Gras; at "Road Scholar" events, talking about the history of the circus; and at Circus Sarasota's community outreach programs, where he personifies Laughter Unlimited for those most in need. Sidlow thrives on his whirling-dervish schedule. BORN TO MERRIMENT In school, near Philadelphia, he took his title of "class clown" seriously. He practiced his timing in the hallways between classes. After the event for United Cerebral Palsy: 'Thank you and goodbye until next time.' Photo by Barbara Dondero CHUCK SIDLOW LETS HIS HEART OF GOLD SHINE THROUGH By Barbara Dondero Contributing Writer Chuck has a magical way of unlocking memories and feelings for our participants.. Debbie Morrill Activities Director Senior Friendship Centers' Living Room Sarasota News Leader April 18, 2014 Page 106

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