| Wednesday, August 13, 2014 |
| RIP Robin Williams |
So, think most of the world woke up to the sad news of Robin Williams' passing.
The man who brought so much laughter into our lives, somehow, did not find enough laughter for his.
That he had been battling this demon called depression for many years doesn't surprise me.
Depression hits all walks of life, and seems to hit people in the entertainment industry harder.
At least that's my personal opinion.
Think about it, people in the entertainment business, actors / actresses / comedians / singers - they feed off the responses from the audience, even real time, if it was a stage show.
Imagine you are in a party and was cracking jokes but nobody laughed.
That's embarrassing.
Imagine you are supposed to crack jokes that for a living and the audience isn't laughing, or isn't laughing as much.
Insecurities, anxiety, fear (of failing) and any other unresolved issues will surface and hit you like a ton of bricks.
That doesn't mean people from other profession don't get depressed, they do.
They can have the best family support one can ask for, but they cannot come away from the dread.
They can be the most successful in the eyes of their loved ones or people around them, but they cannot push themselves away from the feeling of inadequacy.
I salute Robin Williams, for he battled on, brought much joy on screen to many, touched lives off screen to even more, in spite of his illness.
He battled long and hard. He is not young. No one can nor should fault him for not fighting harder or being impulsive.
Robin Williams, thank you for sharing so much of your talent and life with all of us. You don't have to fight any more. Rest in Peace.
Labels: Eulogy, Random |
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