A different sort of autobiography that is passionate, hilarious, and captivating. Somewhere between a Fellini movie and surreal poetry, Alain's life is a profound testimony to the resilience that invites us to follow our dreams through humour and love. "Through his courage and  painful but rich experiences, Alain discovered that a clown's nose, that minimal mask, allows us to be ourselves, to show our smallness, our confusion, in the face of the demands of the world, and to heal our wounds. Now, that discovery helps him to heal damaged souls through teaching" (Ima Sanchís, La Vanguardia). "What would you rescue from your house, or your life, if it went up in flames? What is most important? In A  Clown's Life, the red-nosed poet Alain Vigneau responds with the subtle conviction of the tragicomic voice: 'I'd take the fire!' (Cherif Chalakani).