Memorial, Mork and Mindy House. Boulder, Colorado, 2014
I don’t and wouldn’t ordinarily comment on a happening in the film-theater-entertainment world, but the death of Robin Williams, for me, is a huge exception.
The guy was a comic ubergenius, an incredibly versatile actor, and (unlike many Hollywood types) he tended to let his inner sensitivity and emotion seep out onto his sleeve in a very endearing and tender way. A true artist. And, of course, we musn’t forget that he was an avid cyclist, cycling fan, and collector of bicycles.
I will miss him as will the world.
Paying Respect, Mork and Mindy House. Boulder, Colorado, 2014
This also highlights the deadliness of depression and addiction–illnesses that can be at least as serious as cancer. Slowly but surely, our society is beginning to understand this and the stigma of such mental-physical diseases has begun to slowly fade. Perhaps Robin’s death will stimulate a reasonable public discussion of the topic of mental health.
On that note, a very touching message left at the Boulder Memorial…
A Touching Letter, Mork and Mindy House. Boulder, Colorado, 2014
Many of us probably personally know someone who is currently following some sort of 12-step program, so Robin’s death has shaken us on yet another level.
Robin, you made us laugh, you made us cry, you made us think. Rest in peace.
By now, you have seen or heard many a clip of Robin’s work. The June 10, 2001, five-hour, Inside the Actors’ Studio interview, hosted by James Lipton, and with an audience of aspiring actors, is perhaps one of the best ever done to get the measure of the former Mork from Ork.
Much of this interview (but not all!) has been removed from YouTube due to copyright issues (thanks, Home Box Office), but you’ll find the introduction video to this interview below and it’ll have you both crying with laughter at his incredible talent and crying with sadness that he is gone. It is definitely worth buying the DVD of the complete interview.
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This is great Dan. The shots are colorful perfectly exposed and framed, and that letter–great capture there. You have a great thing going here, keep it up.
Thanks, Dana! It did take some work in Camera RAW to tone down the highlights and bring up the shadows–it was a contrasty day. I’ll try to go back later when it is overcast. I’d also like to see what people are doing at “the memorial” these days. I really miss that guy.