Robin Williams
I remember once when I was 9 years old, walking up to Dad and Jane's bedroom (having just watched an episode of Happy Days) standing in the doorway and while making a sideways V with my fingers stated clearly, "Nanu nanu". When asked to clarify I said, "Nanu nanu. Shazbot!". That same year about 8 months later, I dressed up as Mork from Ork for Hallowe'en thanks to Jane who had sewed an awesome costume for me..
I loved Robin Williams from that moment on. When I was asked today at work if I had "heard about Robin Williams", my worst fears were realized. I walked away in disbelief until I could confirm it somehow. I was paged by Grace one of my co-workers to ask if I'd heard. I broke down immediately when I found out for sure and had to find somewhere where I could cry it out. I slipped a bit on the subway ride home and then sobbed openly when Nina picked me up at the station.
The man was a genius. A fucking genius. An amazing actor and one of the most brilliant comedians ever. I loved his stand-up and his movies and his appearances on Whose Line Is It Anyway?. His passing has affected me like no other celebrity since I'd followed his career for so long. My heart is broke.
Tonight, I am gonna get drunk and watch this, one my favourite movies ever. And there will be more tears. RIP Mr Williams.
I loved Robin Williams from that moment on. When I was asked today at work if I had "heard about Robin Williams", my worst fears were realized. I walked away in disbelief until I could confirm it somehow. I was paged by Grace one of my co-workers to ask if I'd heard. I broke down immediately when I found out for sure and had to find somewhere where I could cry it out. I slipped a bit on the subway ride home and then sobbed openly when Nina picked me up at the station.
The man was a genius. A fucking genius. An amazing actor and one of the most brilliant comedians ever. I loved his stand-up and his movies and his appearances on Whose Line Is It Anyway?. His passing has affected me like no other celebrity since I'd followed his career for so long. My heart is broke.
Tonight, I am gonna get drunk and watch this, one my favourite movies ever. And there will be more tears. RIP Mr Williams.