Robin Williams killed himself (probably) yesterday, and it's got us sorting through a big messy box of pop culture memories. Yr Doktor Zoom is pretty sure that Williams's first standup album, Reality...What a Concept, was the subject of the first review he ever wrote for his high school paper -- Williams' comedy struck us as even funnier than Steve Martin at the time, and Steve Martin was pretty much God to us back then (and how is it that the Martin and Williams version of
"One Hour Photo" ... I always took way too many pics of my kid when she was young because she is here, alive and I wanted to capture every moment of it. Then he says this in the movie ... "And if these pictures have anything important to say to future generations, it's this: I was here. I existed. I was young, I was happy, and someone cared enough about me in this world to take my picture." It was like he was in my head.
One of my co-workers (a young 'un) said, "what the heck did he have to be depressed about?". Oh dear. As someone who deals with depression, I gave him a brief overview. I hope some understanding occurred.
And Craig Ferguson- the two would just riff off each other. He was one of those guests who I stuck around for, whether on Colbert, Ferguson, or Stewart. It was always going to be a treat.
"Aladdin", hands down. He brought so much energy and power into that character that he practically steals the movie out from under the hero. The fact that he worked up his bits for "Aladdin" by going to the set of "Schindler's List" at the end of each day's filming to cheer up that cast and crew just adds a little more shine.
The kid did good. He even did some research over his lunch break...ok, he googled it, but it's a start. He told another co-worker who was involved in the conversation, "wow...I never knew." Ok, ignorance is bad, but climbing out of ignorance is priceless.
Someone needs to take a close look at Robin's brain. I swear he was clocking at 10 times the normal human rate.
I hated him for those rainbow suspenders but I always stood in awe of his wit and humanity. Depression is depressing. Don't be afraid to talk about it and ask for help.
Robin Williams could squeeze a 90-minute comedy into 30 - he had an uncontrollable urge to riff on everything, and a manic style that few could duplicate. He could do over-the-top, he could do placid, and he could do creepy.
He left it all on the stage, and that's what I'll remember.
"One Hour Photo" ... I always took way too many pics of my kid when she was young because she is here, alive and I wanted to capture every moment of it. Then he says this in the movie ... "And if these pictures have anything important to say to future generations, it's this: I was here. I existed. I was young, I was happy, and someone cared enough about me in this world to take my picture." It was like he was in my head.
I couldn't get into Jack. It felt like they were trying too hard. Not tugging my heartstrings, but yanking them wildly...
Though I did like What Dreams May Come, so what the fuck do I know, right?
One of my co-workers (a young 'un) said, "what the heck did he have to be depressed about?". Oh dear. As someone who deals with depression, I gave him a brief overview. I hope some understanding occurred.
Good God.I had forgotten entirely about that film! I love it. I also love Toys- but I know that's not a popular one.
And Craig Ferguson- the two would just riff off each other. He was one of those guests who I stuck around for, whether on Colbert, Ferguson, or Stewart. It was always going to be a treat.
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Toys. He plays such a sweet guy who has to grow up. He&#039;s also got a killer speech to a warehouse full of wind-up toys.
&quot;Aladdin&quot;, hands down. He brought so much energy and power into that character that he practically steals the movie out from under the hero. The fact that he worked up his bits for &quot;Aladdin&quot; by going to the set of &quot;Schindler&#039;s List&quot; at the end of each day&#039;s filming to cheer up that cast and crew just adds a little more shine.
The kid did good. He even did some research over his lunch break...ok, he googled it, but it&#039;s a start. He told another co-worker who was involved in the conversation, &quot;wow...I never knew.&quot; Ok, ignorance is bad, but climbing out of ignorance is priceless.
Depression is hell. I&#039;m very sorry Williams succumbed.
Someone needs to take a close look at Robin&#039;s brain. I swear he was clocking at 10 times the normal human rate.
I hated him for those rainbow suspenders but I always stood in awe of his wit and humanity. Depression is depressing. Don&#039;t be afraid to talk about it and ask for help.
RIP Mr Williams
I loved him in Popeye. &quot;and he&#039;s large...&quot;
<a href="http:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0449089\/" target="_blank">RV</a> was on the TV while I was working Sunday night.
I need to watch another of his movies, quick, that can&#039;t be the one I remember him by...
Top 10 Reasons to be an Episcopalian (from the comedian Robin Williams, who is an Episcopalian, on a recent HBO special)
10. No snake handling.
9. You can believe in dinosaurs.
8. Male and female God created them; male and female we ordain them.
7. You don&#039;t have to check your brains at the door.
6. Pew aerobics.
5. Church year is color-coded.
4. Free wine on Sunday.
3. All of the pageantry - none of the guilt.
2. You don&#039;t have to know how to swim to get baptized.
And the Number One reason to be an Episcopalian:
1. No matter what you believe, there&#039;s bound to be at least one other Episcopalian who agrees with you
Robin Williams could squeeze a 90-minute comedy into 30 - he had an uncontrollable urge to riff on everything, and a manic style that few could duplicate. He could do over-the-top, he could do placid, and he could do creepy.
He left it all on the stage, and that&#039;s what I&#039;ll remember.
This is the first time thinking of Robin Williams has made me sad. RIP, comic genius.