Faina Ranevskaya went down in history not only as a great actress, but also as the author of brilliant aphorisms and anecdotes.
According to the recollections of her contemporaries, Ranevskaya was a master at telling jokes.
We present to your attention Ranevskaya's favorite anecdote.
Ranevskaya's Favorite Anecdote
A patient comes to see a doctor and complains that nothing makes him happy.
The doctor strongly recommends that the patient visit the local circus, where a very funny clown performs.
Everyone who saw him was charged with energy and joy of life, the doctor added.
The patient replies that this advice will not help him. The doctor asks why he thinks so.
“You see, doctor, the thing is that I am that very clown, ” the patient replied.
