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Robin Williams (Real-Life Reader Biography)
Robin Williams - Real-Life Reader Biography Author:Susan Zannos Real-Life Reader Biographies present the lives of contemporary role models for young readers. These are the stories of real men and women who, despite many obstacles, followed their dreams. Robin Williams has been called "the funniest man alive." It is not an exaggeration. Though he grew up in a wealthy home, his comedy routines began as the re... more »sult of loneliness when he was a youngster. He was the only child of older parents, who each had a grown son from previous marriages. Robin's favorite comedian was Jonathan Winters, who specialized in creating different characters with funny voices. Robin would practice all the routines that Winters did. He then created his own characters and his own voices, often to make his mother laugh. It is not surprising that his claim to fame would be in a TV show about a nutty extraterrestrial named Mork. Garry Marshall's hit show Mork and Mindy during the late 70's gave Robin just the vehicle he needed to create his fame. But, Robin is very serious about his comedy: "You're only given a little spark of madness," he says. "You musn't lose that madness."« less