True. I have met people of all races who chose to live a life of homelessness rather than conform to society.
The mental problem folks are in a different pot altogether. But, there are some interesting characters walking around amongst us who have chosen to live off the grid for their own reason(s).
One of the benefits to being a natural-born clown/comedian is being friendly, fearless, approachable when it comes to meeting people. Makes it easier to collect comedic source material. Of course, it also helps to have a solid frame too.
I've met some people who the world would see as bums having no idea of these folks are former scientists, doctors, engineers, professors, doctors, lawyers, etc. They literally dropped out of society.😎