Robin Williams

Comedian, actor

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Sayings by Robin Williams

I think the greatest thing in life is to be able to make people laugh.

Circa 2000s — Interview
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I was a very shy kid. I was always in my own head. I was always making up characters and doing voices.

2001 — Interview with James Lipton on Inside the Actors Studio
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Reality is just a crutch for people who can't cope with drugs.

1982 — Stand-up routine, 'An Evening with Robin Williams'
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If you're going through hell, keep going.

Circa 2000s — Widely attributed to him, though its origin is often debated and sometimes linked to Winston Churchi…
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I think the human brain is a wonderful thing. It starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public.

Circa 1990s — Stand-up routine
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Being a comedian is like being a superhero. You have to save people from boredom.

Circa 2000s — Interview
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I'm a big believer in the power of laughter. I think it's the best medicine.

Circa 2000s — Interview
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I think the internet is a great place for people to connect, but it's also a great place for people to be anonymous and say terrible things.

Circa 2010s — Interview
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Sometimes you can have a great time, and then you realize you've been talking to yourself for an hour.

Circa 1980s — Stand-up routine
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I think the world is a crazy place, and I'm just trying to make sense of it.

Circa 2000s — Interview
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I'm not a fan of reality television. I think it's a waste of time.

Circa 2000s — Interview
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I'm a big believer in improvisation. I think it's the most honest form of comedy.

Circa 2000s — Interview
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I think if you're going to be a comedian, you have to be fearless.

Circa 2000s — Interview
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I'm a big believer in the healing power of humor.

Circa 2000s — Interview
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I think the greatest gift you can give someone is laughter.

Circa 2000s — Interview
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I just want to make people happy. That's my job.

Circa 2000s — Interview
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I think the only way to survive in this business is to have a sense of humor.

Circa 2000s — Interview
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I'm a big believer in the power of positive thinking.

Circa 2000s — Interview
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I’m sorry, if you were right, I’d agree with you.

2002 — Interview
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I have a love-hate relationship with cocaine. I love the way it smells, but I hate the way it tastes.

1980s — Stand-up comedy
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