‘Clown’ to bring humor to space station

 
By The Associated Press
Published: September 18, 2009

STAR CITY, Russia — The man who plans on being "the first clown in space” said Thursday he’s got some surprises planned for the crew of the international space station .

Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte said he plans to tickle the professional astronauts while they’re sleeping, and he’s also bringing red clown noses to try to lighten things up on the orbiting station.


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