It is amazing how we are constantly
reminded that life is literally too short. Yesterday the world lost a star. A
man who gave everyone another reason to remember that there is always a reason
to live – joy, laughter, love.
I remember being about ten and sitting in front of the TV I was
riddled with laughter watching this supposed scientist make a fool of himself in his laboratory. He ended up
creating this little green blob, called ‘Flubber’ who caused more havoc than
expected. As a teenager, dealing with boy drama and enthused by the world of
romantic comedies, I saw ‘License to Wed.’ A couple needed to complete
pre-wedding classes in order to get married in Mandy Moore’s family church. The
priest, who was in charge of those classes, soon became a little more than the
couple could handle. He concocted ways to test the couple whilst the audience
laughed at the result.
Thank you Robin Williams for being an amazing talent, and whilst we
celebrate the joy you gave us we all need to remember one very important
lesson. Just because a person smiles and laughs with you does not mean that
they are not going through some very deep and dark things. Considering that
Robert suffered with depression for many years, which culminated in his
apparent suicide, do not forget to be kind to whomever you may come across.
Goodbye Robin.
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