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Who is the Jester, you mean? (There's no joker mentioned). According to DJ Bob Dearborn, who did the most accepted interpretation of the song, the Jester refers to Bob Dylan.
Don McLean who wrote the song has steadfastly refused to provide an interpretation himself. He said the song means "I'll never have to work again."
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