Skip to content

Quote By Robin Williams

In America they really do mythologize people when they die.

Robin Williams
CultureFameLegacy
Profile image of robin williams
Robin Williams
American Actor and Comedian
Born: July 21, 1951
Died: August 11, 2014
Robin Williams was a beloved comedian and actor known for his improvisation.
Read More →

Explanation Of The Quote

Robin Williams critiques the way American culture often elevates individuals to mythical status after their death. His observation underscores society’s tendency to romanticize legacies.

Recommended Reads

Robin by dave itzkoff
Amazon.com
Robin By Dave Itzkoff
BUY NOW
Robin williams: when the laughter stops 1951–2014 by emily herbert
Amazon.com
Robin Williams: When the Laughter Stops 1951–2014 By Emily Herbert
BUY NOW
Robin williams biography: the humorous soul of a comedian by kathryn m schneider
Amazon.com
Robin Williams Biography: The Humorous Soul Of A Comedian by Kathryn M Schneider
BUY NOW
Robin williams: a life from beginning to end (comedian biographies)
Amazon.com
Robin Williams: A Life from Beginning to End (Comedian Biographies)
BUY NOW

More Quotes By Robin Williams

My style is bad white-boy dancing. I can do swing a little bit, but nothing beyond that.
Gentiles are people who eat mayonnaise for no reason.
I met Nelson Mandela, and I really didn't know what to say.
I left school and couldn't find acting work, so I started going to clubs where you could do stand-up.
The Russians love Brooke Shields because her eyebrows remind them of Leonid Brezhnev.
The idea of having a steady job is appealing.
I bought one of the first Nintendo systems and brought that home, and we were playing Legend of Zelda.
Acting is different from stand-up. It gives you this ability to enter into another character.
I basically started performing for my mother, going, Love me!
When I went home from Juilliard, I couldn't find acting work.
From the point of view of being in the public radar, comedians have fewer problems than other actors.
A lot of vets like Good Morning Vietnam—I get great letters from guys.
Load More

More On Robin Williams

Robin williams, american master: the movies and art of a lost genius by stephen spignesi
Amazon.com
Robin Williams, American Master: The Movies and Art of a Lost Genius By Stephen Spignesi
BUY NOW
Robin williams biography: unmasking the genius - the man behind the mask
Amazon.com
Robin Williams Biography: Unmasking the Genius – The Man Behind the Mask
BUY NOW
Robin williams: a comprehensive and accurate account of robin williams life from 1951-2014
Amazon.com
Robin Williams: A comprehensive and Accurate account of Robin Williams Life From 1951-2014
BUY NOW
Robin williams: a memoir that tells the things you need to know about the enduring influence of an american actor
Amazon.com
Robin Williams: A Memoir That Tells The Things You Need To Know About The Enduring Influence Of An American actor
BUY NOW

More Personalities

Profile image of naval ravikant
Naval Ravikant
Profile image of beyonce knowles
Beyoncé Knowles
Profile image of robert frost
Robert Frost
Profile image of rabindranath tagore
Rabindranath Tagore
Profile image of simon sinek
Simon Sinek
Profile image of mother teresa
Mother Teresa
Profile image of robert downey jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
Profile image of albert einstein
Albert Einstein
Profile image of jackie chan
Jackie Chan
Profile image of will smith
Will Smith
Profile image of abraham lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Profile image of confucius
Confucius
View More
View All Quotes
×

Subscribe To Our YouTube Channel

SUBSCRIBE