Although he is not old enough to perform in the circus yet, Alex is continuing to develop his clowning skills.I think this way of life is fantastic,he says. and it's even better now that I'm allowed to go out with Dad to perform in front of school audiences when we're on tour.
'People ask about my education' adds Alex 'but wherever we are on tour,Mum organises a private tutor to come and teach me.I follow the same books as children at school and I've got a laptop.I just have to make sure I don't fall behind. I've got used to one-to-one teaching and really like it.
And the future? I'm going to be a main clown in a circus one day, declares Alex firmly.