Posted on 08/12/2014 3:56:00 AM PDT by Kaslin
Life is but a minute.
When I heard the news late yesterday afternoon about the death of actor and humorist Robin Williams, I was as surprised as most people. My first thought was that the world has lost another great and inspiring personality, and I prayed that his family would be comforted during this time of grief and acceptance.
I was also surprised when the report went on to say it was an "apparent suicide".
The news of any suicide surprises me, because I always wonder what pushed someone over the edge to take their own life.
It was reported that he battled with depression many times during his life. Only he and God would know when the last time would be the last. Not surprisingly, his wife issued an encouraging statement to the public:
“This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken,” said Williams's wife, Susan Schneider. “On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.”
The news of any loss, be it family, friend or well-known person, always causes me to reflect on a poem I have used many times to remind people just how precious and short life can be, and that none of us know when our time will come or how.
"Life is just a minute, only sixty seconds in it. Forced upon me, can't refuse it. Didn't seek it, didn't choose it. But it's up to me to use it. I must suffer if I lose it, give an account if I abuse it. Just a tiny little minute, but eternity is in it." - Anonymous
These words are also a reminder that ... “This is the day which the LORD has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” - Psalms 118:24
Thank you Robin for those countless moments of joy and laughter!
It was a Broadway play long before it was a movie. Robin Williams had nothing to do with the content. He was freaking acting!
The Birdcage.
Military community pays tribute to 'true friend' Robin Williams
For anyone who has not seen these 2 movies RW was in, IMO they are worth a look:
Insomnia
1 hour photo
He plays a not so nice guy in both(no comedy)and really shows his range as an actor, also his character in both movies gave me the creeps. I thought he did a really god job in both.
One of my wife’s favorite movies of his was “What Dreams May Come.” In the movie his wife commits suicide and goes to hell. He then goes into hell to retrieve her. I wonder if that movie kept him from doing this years sooner.
I thought he was an amazing actor/comedian and will miss him. I’ve still got Mork & Mindy trading cards from my youth.
The real life guy that the movie “ Good Morning Vietnam! “ is a conservative.
Exactly
Apparently, his second divorce cleaned him out; Williams put a huge estate in Napa Valley on the market earlier this year, but I don’t think he ever found a buyer. Asking price was just under $30 million.
At the same time, he was getting fewer movie roles—and much smaller paychecks—than in his heyday. When he had signed on (and already completed his role) in “Night at the Museum #3,” I knew he was less worried about the work and more concerned about cash flow. It’s been reported that the main reason he took his last TV series (”The Crazy Ones”) was for the paycheck. But when you’re in that kind of financial hole, even $200-300,000 a week won’t make much of a dent.
Sadly, this happens all the time in Hollywood. Someone hits it really big and they acquire the lifestyle to goes with being a star. Unfortunately, they don’t save enough money and when their career takes a downturn, the former star refuses to down-size their lifestyle. Most wind up in bankruptcy court; a few decide to cash in their chips.
Kaslin I wish I was able to stay but my friends and I were only able to drink 1 hr at a time in each bar. LOL!
Check out some of his movie roles. The Birdcage comes to mind.
he started promoting the male homosexual lifestyle.””
Little Robin had a major role. Here is a nice review of the Birdcage, or rather, birdcrap.
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) praised the film for “going beyond the stereotypes to see the character’s depth and humanity. The film celebrates differences and points out the outrageousness of hiding those differences.”[8] The film was also nominated for a GLAAD Media Award.[9]
On Amazon every thing he did was sold out last night
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