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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe 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)
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Aug 2014
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In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)1. Robin Williams was a true genius. May he rest in peace.
WillyT
(72,631 posts)2. He And His Wife Used To Run A Comedy Festival In Golden Gate Park Years Ago...
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 !!!
Baitball Blogger
(46,699 posts)3. Henry Winkler described him as a person you thought would go
on forever.
Life is so fragile.
dhill926
(16,336 posts)4. agreed….
his rapid fire observations and the connections he made, affected and changed the way we think...
littlemissmartypants
(22,631 posts)5. A finely tuned instrument. eom