And the Web has exploded
I'm sure you have heard by
now of the death of Robin Williams. The internet has nearly imploded
with the news spreading quicker than a western wildfire. He was loved by
many, tolerated by many and also disliked by many. It all depended on
your own personal taste and preferences. While I personally was not a
fan of the language that he used, (but in truth, it was language no
different than so many other entertainers use) I could and will not
argue his mind blowing talent.
I remember him as Mork on Happy Days and then co-starring with other
talents in Mork and Mindy. His rapid fire wit and imagination making for
an incredible viewing experience. I have always been a fan of
improvisation, my first taste of that coming from Jonathan Winters and
then following the same path, Robin Williams. Mork and Mindy may not
have been highly thought of at the time, I don't know and honestly don't
care as it was fun, it was silly, it was goofy, it was unpredictable
and it was fun. It was Robin Williams being Robin Williams.
While I'm not a big movie enthusiast I have seen many of his works. His
range of style was impressive, his talent, without question. Like him
or not, the man could act. He was the rebel that he presented to us in
Good Morning Vietnam. He was the genie he did voice over for in Aladdin
gifting us with his tremendous ability and creativity. He was and will
forever be Peter Pan. He will be our happy thoughts even in the sadness
in our heart for his loss.
It
doesn't matter the cause of death, not really. The loss is great for us
all. Depression is a serious problem no matter who you are. But if you
are a creative person, especially a highly talented and imaginative
person who feels everything a thousand times more than one who is not as
creative it is a tremendous demon to battle. It doesn't matter how many
times you think you have it under some form of control it manages to
slip away and attack from a different angle. The darkness that tends to
shroud the demons do not help. The truth that there are so many who can
not possibly comprehend does not help. One who is depressed feel as if
they are doing battle all alone and with each step forward are sliding
three steps backward. Sliding backward into an abyss from which there is
no rescue.
Robin Williams
was a great talent. Yes, he will live on in the movies he made,there is
no doubt the fire he lit in others who watched and wished to emulate he
will bring us other talented actors who will in their own ways entertain
us. There will never be another such as Robin Williams. May he rest in
the arms of peace, his demons finally stilled. May his family find
comfort as they deal with the sadness of their loss.
Good-bye Robin, we're leaving the window open always..na nu.. na nu...
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