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11 Bravo

(23,926 posts)
Mon Aug 11, 2014, 08:33 PM Aug 2014

The word "genius" is bandied about all too freely. But we lost one today.

That's all I've got. I was privileged to meet him at the Kennedy Center a few years ago, and he was every bit as funny in person as he was on film; but more importantly he was a warm and friendly man.
Rest easy, Robin.

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The word "genius" is bandied about all too freely. But we lost one today. (Original Post) 11 Bravo Aug 2014 OP
Robin Williams was a true genius. May he rest in peace. In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #1
He And His Wife Used To Run A Comedy Festival In Golden Gate Park Years Ago... WillyT Aug 2014 #2
Henry Winkler described him as a person you thought would go Baitball Blogger Aug 2014 #3
agreed…. dhill926 Aug 2014 #4
A finely tuned instrument. eom littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #5
 

WillyT

(72,631 posts)
2. He And His Wife Used To Run A Comedy Festival In Golden Gate Park Years Ago...
Mon Aug 11, 2014, 08:40 PM
Aug 2014

It was an all day event, with comedians, ventrilquists, magicians, jugglers, etc...

Each had about 5 - 10 minutes, and then another would come on stage.

Several times over the years, Robin Williams would be the last act...

Thank you Robin...



& Rec !!!



dhill926

(16,336 posts)
4. agreed….
Mon Aug 11, 2014, 09:30 PM
Aug 2014

his rapid fire observations and the connections he made, affected and changed the way we think...

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