Quite a shock. So many movies or even small parts that were impressive, like his short portrayal of Eisenhower in "The Butler" recently. I agree with previous comments he was great in Good Will Hunting and Mrs. Doubtfire, but let's not forget Awakenings, Dead Poets Society, Insomnia, One Hour Photo, The Birdcage, Hook (!) or even Popeye (!!)
But my absolute favorite might be an unexpected one, namely "The Bicentennial Man"
This quote:
President Marjorie Bota: You have arranged to die?
Andrew Martin: In a sense I have. I am growing old, my body is deteriorating, and like all of you, will eventually cease to function. As a robot, I could have lived forever. But I tell you all today, I would rather die a man, than live for all eternity a machine.
President Marjorie Bota: Why do you want this?
Andrew Martin: To be acknowledged for who and what I am, no more, no less. Not for acclaim, not for approval, but, the simple truth of that recognition. This has been the elemental drive of my existence, and it must be achieved, if I am to live or die with dignity.
R.I.P. Robin Williams (1951-2014)
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