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Remembering Robin Williams

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After learning of the recent passing of comedian, actor and iconic legend Robin Williams, it's hard to try and fit his entire career into just five roles. Just five movies. I'm sure that's why I'll most likely have an "honorable mentions" list at the bottom. However, before I start, I just wanted to share what Robin Williams meant to me. For over three decades Robin Williams was the shining beacon of humor and humanity. He was the literal embodiment of pure joy and silliness. He made it okay for you to just be yourself. He never shied away from the public eye, openly admitting his struggles with drugs and alcohol -- and his success to overcome them. He made me realize that great comedic actors could seamlessly transition into dramatic roles, as long as they were right for the part. He's made me laugh so hard that my stomach hurt. But he has also made me cry, whether it was due to laughter, or his uncanny ability to pull at my heart strings with some