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Robin Williams: A Role Model
“What’s right is what’s left if you do everything else wrong” (Stanley). Robin Williams was a great comedian that was in many great movies. He was best known for his humor and personality. Robin Williams, at first, became a stand-up comedian. He then landed his own television show, called Mork and Mindy after that show was over, he got into more important parts like Popeye which .
According to Robin Williams, “You’re only given a little spark of madness, you mustn’t lose it.” Robin Williams had many challenges to overcome including drugs and alcohol, which he tried to overcome, unsuccessfully. He also had heart problems and had to cancel his shows, but he still did not quit. He was a great role model because he could make everyone laugh and

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