Rest in Peace to Robin Williams, it's a shock and yet not shocking at all. Why do people go to rehab? They should say, no, no no, like Amy Winehouse. Oh, wait, she went to rehab too.
Robin, live at the Met, on cocaine and other fun drugs. He should know, right?
Such a sad situation. It's shocking to me that there was an immediate glut of detail "knowledge". I can't even imagine having everyone know every detail of my life and then, my death.
You're right. it really shouldn't be such a shock. That kind of comedic manic sheer absolute genius - always seems to have to come with a heavy price. In my opinion, he could do and play anyone. His performance as the grieving husband in What Dreams May Come, made me cry and in One Hour Photo - creeped me out. He was in an episode of Law & Order SVU that was brilliant! Loved him in Awakenings! It goes on and on...I hope he found peace.
Like many other people, I hear of celebrity deaths, and it really doesn't affect me. This one does, though. This is somewhat like when Princess Diana died. Incredible sadness at the loss of someone who is very talented, and has brought laughter to so many lives. I have just been dumbfounded by his passing. Maybe he has found peace. Christina
When I first heard I thought "oh we'll" but as the day wore on he stayed in my head and I was thinking "jeez he's been right in my life all these years, making me laugh, think and cry!". And now he's gone, what a loss! And so ironic that someone who made so many people on this planet happy, suffered so much pain.
I was going to say exactly what Jo said, almost word for word. Some of the funniest people are also the saddest. I some how feel that we, his fans, let him down in some way. But I wonder how anyone could have helped him. It seemed like he had everything except what he really needed. The problem is, what did he need? RIP Robin! I hope you find whatever that is.
He died "exactly" in the same manner as L'Wren Scott. Exact circumstances. I'm having a mini Robin Williams movie night. Dead Poets Society, and Good Will Hunting. I think I liked him best, being serious. I just did. He wasn't so manic. Just brilliant. The best of the best. My kids watched Hook everyday for months when they were little. And can still quote it word for word. The man did some excellent work. I will keep my opinions about how he died to myself. I heard he had money problems last year after he signed to do The Crazy Ones. Named ironically. Anyway, he said he never wanted to do a TV show again but needed the money. Too many ex-wives. He had manic and depressive episodes. But I have a definite opinion of how he died and I will keep that to myself. Thank you. He was a wonderful talent that loved the troops and kids. He did good works. Had shit in his head that wasn't right. Genius's usually kill themselves. Very typical . I loved him and he will be missed. Sucks for his family, I hope he didn't leave them broke. He was in deep debt. His movies are #1 on Amazon today. His family will need that money. I've been at the hospital every day for over a week with my husband and kidney failure. Life is such a f'g bitch. But you stay for your kids. Jerry Lewis had a pistol in his mouth, hiding in his closet, years ago, he was gonna do it...heard his kids laughing and playing, started crying and couldn't do it. I think if ppl could live another day, they'd change their minds and hang around. Xoxo
Russell Brand, someone I would never have thought to be so eloqent, made some insightful observations about what he thinks we should take away from the death of Robin Williams. Brand has his faults and foibles, but I totally agree with his suggestion that the death of someone like RW might be a canary in a cage indicator of a greater toxicity in our world. He suggests it might point to the fact that we have disconnected from ourselves, one another and even our environment. He says he has to believe there's a message in it because the alternative is far more frightening where we are living in a nihilist world so pointless and hopeless, comedians of Robin Williams calibre kill themselves. Video here
He also suggested there needs to be a change what the global media focuses on. "...don't encourage stories and ideas that isolate and make us adverse to one another and agitate each other...instead promote stories and ideas that are about our mutual togetherness..."
It's so sad that someone that was so loved by everyone could be so sad. Yep I agree...what did he really need.... Depression is a bitch...It's true people will be cracking up in heaven with Robin Williams up there doing one of his monologues!!!Marilyn
The funniest routine I've ever heard was one at the Met, about Scotsmen and the sport of golf. He did the routine in a scottish accent, and from what I could understand, it was hilarious.
I know the depths of depression and can see how you may be unable to crawl out. It seems his was worse than mine, since if I had all the family who loved him so, and people around who paid attention, I could come out of it easier than he. It's a terrible place to be, and I hope he did not give in an feed drugs and booze to it again, but whatever is done is done. RIP, Robin. Thanks for all the laughs and movies such as Good Morning, Vietnam and the fabulous Fisher King.
My husbands daughter is in hospital dying of cancer with only hours to go. For three days my husband has been begging his family to allow him one last good bye. They keep saying no. She hasn't spoken to him since we met, fifteen years ago. The ex wife who had kicked him out a year before we met is behind it. Fucking nightmare.
Totally off topic (but didn't know which topic to put it under): I was looking through the What on Earth catalog and saw the perfect t-shirt for a teacher of the Common Core "movement".
Those who can, TEACH. Those who CAN'T, pass laws about teaching.
I also found my persect t-shirt: I complain, therefore I am.
Lia, I am so sorry for you going thru that and your husband being denied his wish for his daughter. Life sucks ass. If my husband doesn't survive kidney failure. I will be all alone for the 1st time in a million years. I did get a new battery today for the riding mower , connected it, then mowed 3 acres. I haven't had to do that in years. He always does the mowing. How do you mow a hill? Lol. I wasn't able to mow the middle section of the hill. I felt like is as going to fall over on That thing. I leaned away to counter balance, eh, didn't work. Still scary. Dialysis starts next week if he continues to lose ground. And I have to go back to work Monday.my boss gave me this whole week off, with pay. I needed it. I appreciated it. I hate that hospital tho. It's over an hour away and I wish this wasn't happening. I spent more time here this week than if I had worked. And he's not better. Almost 2 weeks now. But I mowed! Wahoo! Tmrw I kill weeds. He told me not to mess with his mower. I had to. It was beginning to look like nobody lived here. Now it's awesome. I'm pooped. Back to hospital and more yard work tmrw. Lia, I am thinking about you. Makes my probs seem meaningless. Xoxoxox
Lia ~ that is beyond horrible. I just can't imagine what your husband is going through right now. The ex-wife is an angry bitter bitch and that will never change. I'm so sorry.
She passed away a few hours ago, he was not allowed to see her. We asked but he was begged not to come and because it was already so painful and so difficult we stayed home.
Lia--I am so sorry for what you are going through. To keep such barriers up when someone is dying is about as mean and small-minded as can be. I am sorry that you and your husband are having to go through this. Why not let by gones be by gones? Letting your husband in could heal the whole family, and let that young woman pass in peace. I just don't understand people sometimes. I am totally and utterly spent. I worked for 14 hours today, and I have to get up early tomorrow to take all the household chemicals from my mom's to the hazardous waste area at the metro station. Also to empty out all the old home-canned goods and take the jars home to reuse. Almost everything is gone from my mom's house now, and it is hard for me to go there. Gives me the sads. My sister can't handle it anymore, so I have to do it with occasional help from my husband. I am hiring someone I work with who does housekeeping on the side, to do the actual cleaning. Seeing the kitchen empty, with all the familiar bits and pieces gone, is so sad. I think back on all the great times we had there. I would love to buy it, but my brother and sister would be wanting top dollar, so it's just better to sell it, I guess. I've decided not to go to Europe. I jumped through most of the hoops. I have a plane ticket, my passport, international driver's license, new luggage, assorted small travel items, etc., but just couldn't shake the bad feeling I had, so I am staying here. It will just be a stay-cation for me, while George and his mom go to Hungary. He told me he isn't going to Italy if I am not going, so the trip will pretty much focus on their relatives in Hungary and Romania. Between the international situation and terrorism, and Ebola, I just can't do it. Also, cute little Emmie is just too little to leave here with Andy. He has his own life, and not always enough patience with her for my taste. I'm planning on getting some projects done while they are gone, but I don't want them to know. Whatever I do will be a surprise for George when he gets home. Christina
Lia, My condolences to you and your husband. How awful life can be sometimes. I am so sorry. Sometimes there are no words. Watching a young person die of cancer is the worst. I'm sorry you had to go through that. And for your husbands grief. Please take care. With love, Roxanne
Thanks for kind words. I just sent a text to a friend saying how angry I was with them for doing this to my husband but that I couldn't tell him how angry I feel because he loves them and has gone into denial about how wrong all this is. Then instead of sending the message to my friend I sent it to one of his daughters by mistake instead. Just waiting for a great big avalanche of shit to come down on me now. Roxanne mowing is a really great way of empowering yourself. Good on you! I hope I do something for myself that's empowering, soon, too! Christina I had to move my father and mother before dad died, and then I had to move mum again before she died. So difficult! I wish I had your ticket to Europe, I'd be on the first plane.
Lia, I'm so sorry to hear your husband was not allowed to see his daughter I hope he can get through grief and know that at least he tried. Rox, I'm sending good thoughts for you and your husband. Dialysis is very hard on a person who is already weak. (And it will be hard on you to have to watch this happen to him.) I went through that with my husband. I have been where you are and I know how that feels. Hugs to you.
Lia, What a sad, horrible situation you and your husband are in. My heart breaks when I hear of children and parents separated by the workings of others. It's unnatural and cruel and unfortunately, it seems to be a growing problem.
As for the texting faux pax...been there, done that. More than once, actually. I wonder sometimes if it isn't our subconscious way of telling the person exactly how we feel.
Awww the Devils Dandruff. Classic and Timeless. Excellent choice to tribute. Sometime it's just time to go. As saddened as I am the journey can be too long and ugly.
Hahaha Angie. Glad someone else has been there too. Sometimes I think the internetz is ruled by chance and fate. Just one wrong click and your done for.
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Such a sad situation. It's shocking to me that there was an immediate glut of detail "knowledge". I can't even imagine having everyone know every detail of my life and then, my death.
You're right. it really shouldn't be such a shock. That kind of comedic manic sheer absolute genius - always seems to have to come with a heavy price. In my opinion, he could do and play anyone. His performance as the grieving husband in What Dreams May Come, made me cry and in One Hour Photo - creeped me out. He was in an episode of Law & Order SVU that was brilliant! Loved him in Awakenings! It goes on and on...I hope he found peace.
Like many other people, I hear of celebrity deaths, and it really doesn't affect me. This one does, though. This is somewhat like when Princess Diana died. Incredible sadness at the loss of someone who is very talented, and has brought laughter to so many lives. I have just been dumbfounded by his passing. Maybe he has found peace.
Christina
It seems to me that the most brilliantly talented people have the most personal demons that they have to fight every single day. RIP, Robin.
When I first heard I thought "oh we'll" but as the day wore on he stayed in my head and I was thinking "jeez he's been right in my life all these years, making me laugh, think and cry!". And now he's gone, what a loss! And so ironic that someone who made so many people on this planet happy, suffered so much pain.
I was going to say exactly what Jo said, almost word for word. Some of the funniest people are also the saddest. I some how feel that we, his fans, let him down in some way. But I wonder how anyone could have helped him. It seemed like he had everything except what he really needed. The problem is, what did he need? RIP Robin! I hope you find whatever that is.
He died "exactly" in the same manner as L'Wren Scott. Exact circumstances. I'm having a mini Robin Williams movie night. Dead Poets Society, and Good Will Hunting. I think I liked him best, being serious. I just did. He wasn't so manic. Just brilliant. The best of the best. My kids watched Hook everyday for months when they were little. And can still quote it word for word. The man did some excellent work. I will keep my opinions about how he died to myself. I heard he had money problems last year after he signed to do The Crazy Ones. Named ironically. Anyway, he said he never wanted to do a TV show again but needed the money. Too many ex-wives. He had manic and depressive episodes. But I have a definite opinion of how he died and I will keep that to myself. Thank you. He was a wonderful talent that loved the troops and kids. He did good works. Had shit in his head that wasn't right. Genius's usually kill themselves. Very typical . I loved him and he will be missed. Sucks for his family, I hope he didn't leave them broke. He was in deep debt. His movies are #1 on Amazon today. His family will need that money. I've been at the hospital every day for over a week with my husband and kidney failure. Life is such a f'g bitch. But you stay for your kids. Jerry Lewis had a pistol in his mouth, hiding in his closet, years ago, he was gonna do it...heard his kids laughing and playing, started crying and couldn't do it. I think if ppl could live another day, they'd change their minds and hang around. Xoxo
Russell Brand, someone I would never have thought to be so eloqent, made some insightful observations about what he thinks we should take away from the death of Robin Williams. Brand has his faults and foibles, but I totally agree with his suggestion that the death of someone like RW might be a canary in a cage indicator of a greater toxicity in our world. He suggests it might point to the fact that we have disconnected from ourselves, one another and even our environment. He says he has to believe there's a message in it because the alternative is far more frightening where we are living in a nihilist world so pointless and hopeless, comedians of Robin Williams calibre kill themselves. Video here
He also suggested there needs to be a change what the global media focuses on. "...don't encourage stories and ideas that isolate and make us adverse to one another and agitate each other...instead promote stories and ideas that are about our mutual togetherness..."
Patch Adams could cheer up anyone EXCEPT HIMSELF.
It's so sad that someone that was so loved by everyone could be so sad. Yep I agree...what did he really need.... Depression is a bitch...It's true people will be cracking up in heaven with Robin Williams up there doing one of his monologues!!!Marilyn
The funniest routine I've ever heard was one at the Met, about Scotsmen and the sport of golf. He did the routine in a scottish accent, and from what I could understand, it was hilarious.
I know the depths of depression and can see how you may be unable to crawl out. It seems his was worse than mine, since if I had all the family who loved him so, and people around who paid attention, I could come out of it easier than he. It's a terrible place to be, and I hope he did not give in an feed drugs and booze to it again, but whatever is done is done. RIP, Robin. Thanks for all the laughs and movies such as Good Morning, Vietnam and the fabulous Fisher King.
My husbands daughter is in hospital dying of cancer with only hours to go. For three days my husband has been begging his family to allow him one last good bye. They keep saying no. She hasn't spoken to him since we met, fifteen years ago. The ex wife who had kicked him out a year before we met is behind it. Fucking nightmare.
Lia
Totally off topic (but didn't know which topic to put it under):
I was looking through the What on Earth catalog and saw the perfect t-shirt for a teacher of the Common Core "movement".
Those who can, TEACH. Those who CAN'T, pass laws about teaching.
I also found my persect t-shirt:
I complain, therefore I am.
Lia, I am so sorry for you going thru that and your husband being denied his wish for his daughter. Life sucks ass. If my husband doesn't survive kidney failure. I will be all alone for the 1st time in a million years. I did get a new battery today for the riding mower , connected it, then mowed 3 acres. I haven't had to do that in years. He always does the mowing. How do you mow a hill? Lol. I wasn't able to mow the middle section of the hill. I felt like is as going to fall over on That thing. I leaned away to counter balance, eh, didn't work. Still scary. Dialysis starts next week if he continues to lose ground. And I have to go back to work Monday.my boss gave me this whole week off, with pay. I needed it. I appreciated it. I hate that hospital tho. It's over an hour away and I wish this wasn't happening. I spent more time here this week than if I had worked. And he's not better. Almost 2 weeks now. But I mowed! Wahoo! Tmrw I kill weeds. He told me not to mess with his mower. I had to. It was beginning to look like nobody lived here. Now it's awesome. I'm pooped. Back to hospital and more yard work tmrw. Lia, I am thinking about you. Makes my probs seem meaningless. Xoxoxox
Lia ~ that is beyond horrible. I just can't imagine what your husband is going through right now. The ex-wife is an angry bitter bitch and that will never change. I'm so sorry.
She passed away a few hours ago, he was not allowed to see her. We asked but he was begged not to come and because it was already so painful and so difficult we stayed home.
Lia
Arrrggghhh the tragedy of life, and death.
So sad Lia....that is a nightmare....feel for you and hubby...his ex must be a real bitch wonder if she can sleep at night?????
Lia--I am so sorry for what you are going through. To keep such barriers up when someone is dying is about as mean and small-minded as can be. I am sorry that you and your husband are having to go through this. Why not let by gones be by gones? Letting your husband in could heal the whole family, and let that young woman pass in peace. I just don't understand people sometimes.
I am totally and utterly spent. I worked for 14 hours today, and I have to get up early tomorrow to take all the household chemicals from my mom's to the hazardous waste area at the metro station. Also to empty out all the old home-canned goods and take the jars home to reuse. Almost everything is gone from my mom's house now, and it is hard for me to go there. Gives me the sads. My sister can't handle it anymore, so I have to do it with occasional help from my husband. I am hiring someone I work with who does housekeeping on the side, to do the actual cleaning. Seeing the kitchen empty, with all the familiar bits and pieces gone, is so sad. I think back on all the great times we had there. I would love to buy it, but my brother and sister would be wanting top dollar, so it's just better to sell it, I guess.
I've decided not to go to Europe. I jumped through most of the hoops. I have a plane ticket, my passport, international driver's license, new luggage, assorted small travel items, etc., but just couldn't shake the bad feeling I had, so I am staying here. It will just be a stay-cation for me, while George and his mom go to Hungary. He told me he isn't going to Italy if I am not going, so the trip will pretty much focus on their relatives in Hungary and Romania. Between the international situation and terrorism, and Ebola, I just can't do it. Also, cute little Emmie is just too little to leave here with Andy. He has his own life, and not always enough patience with her for my taste. I'm planning on getting some projects done while they are gone, but I don't want them to know. Whatever I do will be a surprise for George when he gets home.
Christina
Lia,
My condolences to you and your husband. How awful life can be sometimes. I am so sorry. Sometimes there are no words. Watching a young person die of cancer is the worst. I'm sorry you had to go through that. And for your husbands grief. Please take care.
With love,
Roxanne
I'm very sorry Lia, this is so reprehensible. I only hope he, and you, find a way to come to terms with this loss.
Thanks for kind words. I just sent a text to a friend saying how angry I was with them for doing this to my husband but that I couldn't tell him how angry I feel because he loves them and has gone into denial about how wrong all this is. Then instead of sending the message to my friend I sent it to one of his daughters by mistake instead. Just waiting for a great big avalanche of shit to come down on me now. Roxanne mowing is a really great way of empowering yourself. Good on you! I hope I do something for myself that's empowering, soon, too! Christina I had to move my father and mother before dad died, and then I had to move mum again before she died. So difficult! I wish I had your ticket to Europe, I'd be on the first plane.
Lia,
I'm so sorry to hear your husband was not allowed to see his daughter I hope he can get through grief and know that at least he tried.
Rox,
I'm sending good thoughts for you and your husband. Dialysis is very hard on a person who is already weak. (And it will be hard on you to have to watch this happen to him.) I went through that with my husband. I have been where you are and I know how that feels. Hugs to you.
Lia, What a sad, horrible situation you and your husband are in. My heart breaks when I hear of children and parents separated by the workings of others. It's unnatural and cruel and unfortunately, it seems to be a growing problem.
As for the texting faux pax...been there, done that. More than once, actually. I wonder sometimes if it isn't our subconscious way of telling the person exactly how we feel.
*faux pas
Ironic, no?
Awww the Devils Dandruff. Classic and Timeless. Excellent choice to tribute. Sometime it's just time to go. As saddened as I am the journey can be too long and ugly.
Hahaha Angie. Glad someone else has been there too. Sometimes I think the internetz is ruled by chance and fate. Just one wrong click and your done for.
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