Regrettably, it is far from unusual to learn than that a comedian has been wrestling with depression.
Robin Williams dead
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This is very sad news ……..my favourite movie he was in was Good Will Hunting ……..RIP
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I am truly saddened by this.
(This is NOT a brag)
I had the opportunity to spend some real quality one on one time with him several years ago when he was in filming a movie. He and I would spend time just talking. About politics(yes Canadian politics!) World affairs and other interesting topics.
He was the genuine article. Really cared about people. As much a great listener as a performer. Without a shred of arrogance. When I saw him later on for briefer periods he would remember out conversations and pick them up again like it was yesterday.
I will miss him not only as a performer, but for the man he was.
(This is NOT a brag)
I had the opportunity to spend some real quality one on one time with him several years ago when he was in filming a movie. He and I would spend time just talking. About politics(yes Canadian politics!) World affairs and other interesting topics.
He was the genuine article. Really cared about people. As much a great listener as a performer. Without a shred of arrogance. When I saw him later on for briefer periods he would remember out conversations and pick them up again like it was yesterday.
I will miss him not only as a performer, but for the man he was.
Loved his humour, but always thought he was underrated as an actor. Watch this scene...just a bit eerie given today's news...such a talented individual. Sad.
Sometimes the clown is laughing outside but crying inside. Some people achieve fame and fortune only to discover that it does not make them happy. They try other things like drugs and booze but that only dulls the pain for a while.
The Oracle
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The world has lost a special human being today.
I only hope he can finally find the peace he was searching for.
I only hope he can finally find the peace he was searching for.
Nanu nanu ... lol
I have always wondered who came up with the word 'nanu'. The writers or Robin ... I suspect he, Robin, did.
I logged on and this thread was on top .... I just stared for about two minutes ... hoping that there was some other guy named Robin Williams.
Then I hoped it was a joke, maybe even started by Williams himself.
I really liked his stand up.
Good Will Hunting is a favorite show of mine, I will also watch Dead Poets when it comes on.
My favorite movie of his is Good Morning Vietnam ... but like many others the role I loved the best was Mork.
I saw this on YouTube about two years ago, laughed until I cried, and now I watch it every now and then when I need a laugh. Now if you will excuse me ...
I have always wondered who came up with the word 'nanu'. The writers or Robin ... I suspect he, Robin, did.
I logged on and this thread was on top .... I just stared for about two minutes ... hoping that there was some other guy named Robin Williams.
Then I hoped it was a joke, maybe even started by Williams himself.
I really liked his stand up.
Good Will Hunting is a favorite show of mine, I will also watch Dead Poets when it comes on.
My favorite movie of his is Good Morning Vietnam ... but like many others the role I loved the best was Mork.
I saw this on YouTube about two years ago, laughed until I cried, and now I watch it every now and then when I need a laugh. Now if you will excuse me ...
shakenbake
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Many comedians suffer from mental illnesses such as depression and bipolar disorder. Perhaps, being funny is a coping strategy. What is also interesting is the fact that many chronically depressed people are very brilliant.
RIP Robin Williams. You gave us great happiness. May you find eternal happiness wherever you are.
Very sad, saw his standup live a couple of years ago - had his first album and would listen to it over and over... such an amazing talent. My daughter rode up an elevator with him in NYC when she was young (1st grade) and told me "I meet Mrs. Doubtfire today" apparently he was really sweet with her.
His monologue on golf is hilarious and he does a pretty good Scottish accent!
If I recall he was one of Carson's favs.
If I recall he was one of Carson's favs.
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