This definition involves two central dimensions of compassion. The first is known as the psychology of engagement and involves sensitivity to and awareness of the presence of suffering and its causes.
Clifford C. Cliff Clavin, Jr. (born 1947 or 1949), is a fictional character on the American television show Cheers co-created (and played) by John Ratzenberger. A postal worker, he is the bar's know-it-all and was a contestant on the game show Jeopardy!
You probably first remember Harry from his role on Cheers. As Harry 'The Hat' Gittes, he got noticed and this led to an audition for Night Court. (Incidentally, Night Court followed Cheers at 9:30 for many years.) He also had a role on the less than memorable show Park Lewis Can't Lose..