“For me, comedy starts as a spew, a kind of explosion, and then you sculpt it from there, if at all. It comes out of a deeper, darker side. Maybe it comes from anger, because I'm outraged by cruel absurdities, the hypocrisy that exists everywhere, even within yourself, where it's hardest to see.”

American actor and comedian

Robin McLaurin Williams was an American actor and comedian. He became widely known for his improvisational style and for the many characters he could create on the spot, moving easily between comedy and drama throughout his career. He worked in film and television and earned major recognition for his performances, including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, five Grammy Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2005, he received the Cecil B. DeMille Award, reflecting the lasting reach of his work.