Yesterday evening, I learned of the passing of an icon in entertainment, Robin Williams. I was devastated. This is one of the hardest passings of an actor/actress/singer/comedian/etc that I've had. Robin Williams was part of my childhood.
The first time was with Aladdin as the Genie.
Then watching Hook, which is where the above quote comes from.
Then Mrs. Doubtfire. Hilarious.
Then as I got older, I got to experience his greatness in Good Will Hunting, one of my top movies of all-time. Gus Van Sant, the director, remains one of my favorite directors ever. But it was Williams' role that took the film to another level.
My dad served in Vietnam and, of course, Good Morning Vietnam was required viewing in our household. I basically heard this scene a million times.
Another film that blew me away and was a sort of catharsis for me at my dad's passing was What Dreams May Come. If you want to see greatness, then you must watch this movie.
Today, we remember Robin Williams. He made us giggle. He made us dry our eyes. And I'm glad that he is making my dad laugh in heaven.
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