For centuries, clowns have mostly been men. A new group of talent is changing that.

Harlequin - or Arlecchino ... and the modern clown became associated with childish comedy rather than theatre. In 1986, Stephen King wrote the book IT, and it was adapted into a TV mini-series ...

Kristen Arnett’s new novel, “Stop Me if You’ve Heard This One,” follows a woman grappling with grief and love while pursuing her true passion: clowning.