Posted by GC on May 22, 2001 at 11:54:01:
In Reply to: "On With the Motley" posted by Rick F. on May 22, 2001 at 10:35:23:
It's from the opera "I Pagliacci", which is about a heartbroken clown (specifically, a harlequin). The title refers to donning his outfit, so it's appropriate, anyway.