Harper Lee. To kill a Mockingbird (№ 23176)

And when I grow up I might become a clown, said dill.
Jim from surprise became rooted to the spot.
- Yes, a clown, - he said. Nothing I have with people does not work, I only know how to laugh at them, then I'll go to the circus and laugh till you drop.
- You're confused, dill, JEM said. - You clowns are sad, but above them all laugh.
- So be it, and I'll be another clown. I will stand in the middle of the arena and laugh all in the face.