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Robin Williams dead at 63

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Jimor:

--- Quote from: J on 12 Aug 2014, 00:57 ---incredibly sad. i remember a recent episode of adam savage's podcast, where he talked about working as an effects tech on bicentennial man; he said that robin was just an incredibly & friendly guy, who be talking to you in regular conversation would just spontaneously break out into an improvised comedy bit as soon as you gave him any kind of lead. he described the experience of standing at the buffet table, suddenly getting a private comedy show from robin williams, & having to cut him off in the middle with "i'm sorry robin, but i have to go to work." as being utterly surreal.

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A friend of mine who also works in movies says the same thing about Robin on the set of Patch Adams, that he preferred hanging out with the crew when he wasn't needed on set, just hanging out shooting the shit with everybody.

Another friend who has been working his way up the regional stand-up scene has gotten to work the same stage with Robin and hang out with him backstage fairly regularly recalls this story:

--- Quote ---When I was a kid my first exposure to stand-up comedy was “Robin Williams Live
at the Met.” I was in awe. How can one man captivate an entire theater the way
he did? I watched it over and over again until I could repeat all of his bits
by heart. I would go to school and get in trouble for repeating his dirtiest
jokes to my stunned classmates and appalled teacher. I still quote those bits
to this day. As time went on I was fortunate enough to meet him, share a stage
with him (including the curtain call with Robin, Bobcat, Nick Aragon, Mark Pitta,
Eric Cash, Matt Kirshen, and myself). On my birthday in 2013, I performed at
the Throckmorton Theater. When I got off stage I found Robin Williams alone
in the green room. I excitedly asked him if he was getting a set in. “No, Mark
(Pitta) told me it was your birthday so I wanted to stop by and wish you well
in person.” That’s the kind of guy he was. I will cherish every memory I ever
have of him. He was such an inspiration to me and countless others. RIP Bossman.
- Johnny Taylor
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I'm of an age when Mork and Mindy was THE talk of the schoolground the next day, and his films, stand-up, and appearances on late-night talks shows have always been part of the background noise of my life in a very good way.

idontunderstand:

--- Quote from: Linds on 12 Aug 2014, 09:45 ---Seconded. :cry:

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Thirded.

LTK:

--- Quote from: LJFelix on 12 Aug 2014, 09:25 ---That was beautifully written, Gaz.

one of my favourite Cracked writers hits the nail on the head about it

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That's an interesting article but when it references Slate, who write about some studies done on the subject of the mental health of comedians, they don't actually provide much support for the notion that they're unusually unstable, so there might not be much truth to it. But when questioning the hows and the whys, always remember that depression can hit anyone.

Grognard:
I just feel... poorer.  The whole of the human race, all 7 billion of us, is poorer.
Additionally, I feel robbed.  Depression used its plethora of lies to rob us all of an awesome human being.
Sadly, depression robs us of quality people every day.
Just some days ... it happens to be more noticeable.

Robin Williams was a gold-plated, 5 star human being.
YOU are a gold-plated, 5 star human being.
Only difference: he had the luck and the willingness to make more luck... and he is gone.
Don't let depression take YOU from us.
We need You.  and You.  and You. ....

Redball:
Those last few paragraphs brought tears to my eyes, Gareth.

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