In the neighborhood where I grew up we were acquaintances. It's a bit hard to deal with knowing that he's passed, especially in this manner. From what I knew of Robin (a/k/a Bob), he was always a nice guy and was always thinking ahead of the curve. The XYL and I were talking about how comediennes are usually depressed last weekend...
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“The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words."
--Philip K. Dick
You grew up in Chicago? Or was it Detroit? In any case, Williams moved to Marin County, California, when he was sixteen. You can read his full bio here.Originally Posted by N2NH
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All the world’s a stage, but obviously the play is unrehearsed and everybody is ad-libbing his lines. Maybe that’s why it’s hard to tell if we’re living in a tragedy or a farce.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/ellievhall/t...-loss-of-robin
On Monday, Koko was with Patterson when news of Williams’ death broke and phone calls started to come in.
“After the first call, Koko came to Dr. Patterson with an inquiring look on her face. Dr. Patterson explained that ‘we have lost a dear friend, Robin Williams.’”Via Press Release: The Gorilla Foundation
“Koko was quiet and looked very thoughtful,” a spokesperson for the Gorilla Foundation said in a press release emailed in response to an inquiry from BuzzFeed.
The Gorilla Foundation
After overhearing an emotional conversation between Patterson and a colleague who had worked with Williams on his PSA for the foundation, Koko signed the words for “woman” and “crying.”
“Koko became very somber, with her head bowed and her lip quivering.”
"Where would we be without the agitators of the world to attach the electrodes
of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?" ~ Professor "Dick" Soloman
As sweet as the picture looks, I call Bushtit about the gorilla knowing what the hell they were talking about. Key words put the gorilla into a picturesque state of sadness. Sorry. RIP Robin, you were great.
"Friendships come in strange packages
The best ones are opened with a smile"
NA4BH '15
I grew up in New York and Robin spent time there when he went to Julliard which was in my neighborhood. When Julliard moved, Robin did too. He also did mime with some guys on the steps of the Museum of Natural History, although most people didn't know that since he was in makeup.
“The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words."
--Philip K. Dick
I disagree, Koko knows. She's very smart, and very sweet.
But, whatever. Another thread I'll leave alone, I guess.
"Where would we be without the agitators of the world to attach the electrodes
of knowledge to the nipples of ignorance?" ~ Professor "Dick" Soloman
I think Koko knows. We tend to underestimate 'animals' intelligence. I can remember when they said Humans were the only species that dreamt. Anyone who has had a dog knows that they dream of running from time to time and will even bark in their sleep.
“The basic tool for the manipulation of reality is the manipulation of words. If you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use the words."
--Philip K. Dick
Ask your dog to wash the car and see what happens. They learn from visual signals,tones, and voice inflection. If they understood what you said, they'd speak back to you.
"Friendships come in strange packages
The best ones are opened with a smile"
NA4BH '15
Dogs have a unique knack for being able to interpret smiles and pointing.
Gorillas pass most marks for self-awareness. Dogs do not.
I don't know what the hell that means, but carry on.
"Friendships come in strange packages
The best ones are opened with a smile"
NA4BH '15
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