I've been watching lots of talk show programs where Robin Williams was on yesterday and it made me remember why this guy is such a legend. I'm sure there are many sites out there who can do a better job describing why is that so. Some people find him annoying and others are completely shocked when they listened to his stand up acts (they are completely and utterly vulgar, not what you'd expect to hear coming from the guy who voice the Genie from Aladdin).
Jimmy Fallon's tribute to Robin Williams was absolutely spot on when he describes him as a person who can switch between characters in just a split second and he can sell the character so well that it is almost second nature to him. His brain is on overdrive, a master of improvisation, sharp and knows how to get you to laugh.
This is even evident when you are not a fan of vulgarities in his stand up acts. He can say something that is completely inappropriate and vulgar that might cause you to gasp in shock but within the same breath will say or do something that will make you laugh and will forget about what he said for a split second. In other words, this guy is so fast at making you laugh, he short circuits your brain to make you laugh before you have the time to process what he said before, however inappropriate it is.
And of course, let's not forget his amazing performances when he did get serious. Good Will Hunting, Dead Poets Society, What Dreams May Come and many more. This guy is the actor's actor, the comedian's comedian. We will all miss his strange fast paced kind of humour.
I'll end with some of the illustrations just how funny and a riot he is.
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