RIP Robin Williams

[rocker1972]

these are two of my favourite Robin Willians films and good morning vietnam Robin was a comic genius, I recently found out people such as robin and Stephen fry have depression and their neurons are wired in such a way they tend to be very funny people. they make us laugh they make us cry but what nobody knows is they are the unhappiest people ever. RIP Robin Thanks for the laughs

 

[rocker1972]

From Penny Marshall:

A Little Known Robin Williams Story:

“Years ago I learned a very cool thing about Robin Williams, and I couldn’t watch a movie of his afterward without thinking of it. I never actually booked Robin Williams for an event, but I came close enough that his office sent over his rider.

For those outside of the entertainment industry, a rider lists out an artist’s specific personal and technical needs for hosting them for an event- anything from bottled water and their green room to sound and lighting requirements. You can learn a lot about a person from their rider. This is where rocks bands list their requirement for green M&Ms (which is actually a surprisingly smart thing to do).

This is also where a famous environmentalist requires a large gas-guzzling private jet to fly to the event city, but then requires an electric or hybrid car to take said environmentalist to the event venue when in view of the public.

When I got Robin Williams’ rider, I was very surprised by what I found. He actually had a requirement that for every single event or film he did, the company hiring him also had to hire a certain number of homeless people and put them to work.

I never watched a Robin Williams movie the same way after that. I’m sure that on his own time and with his own money, he was working with these people in need, but he’d also decided to use his clout as an entertainer to make sure that production companies and event planners also learned the value of giving people a chance to work their way back.

I wonder how many production companies continued the practice into their next non-Robin Williams project, as well as how many people got a chance at a job and the pride of earning an income, even temporarily, from his actions.

He was a great multiplier of his impact. Let’s hope that impact lives on without him. Thanks, Robin Williams- not just for laughs, but also for a cool example.”

Robin was a great Humanitaran. he gave a lot to charity not just being a funny person.

 

[Lepplady]

If I had to pick a favorite at the moment, it would be the Fisher King. That movie was pretty profound on a lot of levels.

 

[AnnaMarie]

I don't think I saw Fisher King. It also don't remember seeing Dead Poets Society.

 

[cat in a bag]

The Fisher King is amazing, AnnaMarie. One of my absolute favorites that he was in.

 

[Lepplady]

I don't think I saw Fisher King. It also don't remember seeing Dead Poets Society.

The Fisher King is amazing, AnnaMarie. One of my absolute favorites that he was in.

Oh, man. They're amazing movies. If all you're looking for is some light-hearted humor, they aren't the ones to watch. There are humorous elements, sure, but there's also some pretty intense drama.

 

[doowopgirl]

I think thats what I like about his films. There was always abit of humour in the serious and serious in the humour.

 

[GNTLGNT]

 

[HollyGolightly]

If I had to pick a favorite at the moment, it would be the Fisher King. That movie was pretty profound on a lot of levels.

I have been thinking the same thing. Well, The Bird Cage is one of my all time favorite movies ever. It's my "go to" movie when I need some comic relief. But I absolutely love The Fisher King - but I do think it made me cry - it's been a long time since I've seen it (early 90s?). And Good Morning Viet Nam. What a legacy he's left us all.

 

[Lepplady]

Jeff Bridges speaks about Robin Williams.

 

[HollyGolightly]

That was sweet - I'd forgotten about the nudity in the park. I need to re-watch it - not for the nudity, ya know. Just because it was so good.

 

[kingricefan]

That was sweet - I'd forgotten about the nudity in the park. I need to re-watch it - not for the nudity, ya know. Just because it was so good.

Sure, we all believe you, uh huh.......

 

[HollyGolightly]

Sure, we all believe you, uh huh.......

You know it, baby. Cuz Robin and Jeff nekkid just turns me on.

 

[kingricefan]

You know it, baby. Cuz Robin and Jeff nekkid just turns me on.

Must be all that back hair, right?

 

[HollyGolightly]

Must be all that back hair, right?

 

[Lepplady]

The story of the Fisher King

Nakie in the park, and other highlights.

Must be all that back hair, right?

I'm tellin ya, the man looks like he's wearing a sweater!

 

[not_nadine]

Oh man. I was just watching Billy Crystal and Whoopie on the view.

They were having such a hard time talking of Robin Williams and the Comic Relief.

Whoopie broke down, but got herself together pretty quickly. And the kindness in Billy Crystals eyes.. while she did it.

 

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[Lepplady]

And now Robin Williams' widow is petitioning to reduce his children's share of his estate?
Seriously?