Robin Williams: 7 funny and inspirational quotes from the legend and his characters
As the world mourns the passing of a giant of cinema and comedy, here's some of the funniest and most powerful quotes from Robin Williams and his characters.
Fans and family were in mourning today following the news of Robin Williams' passing.
Throughout his career, Williams played roles that stretched from the outrageously funny, to the heartbreaking, profound and poignant.
As well as touching audiences with the characters he played, the warmth and humour he displayed when speaking publicly were an inspiration to millions.
As the world marks the passing of a giant of comedy and cinema, here's some of the funniest and most powerful quotes from the man and the parts he played.
On the meaning of life
The Genie on freedom
"But oh, to be free. Not to have to go "Poof! What do you need? Poof! What do you need? Poof! What do you need?" To be my own master. Such a thing would be greater than all the magic and all the treasures in all the world.
"But what am I talking about? Let's get real here, that's never gonna happen. Genie, wake up and smell the hummus."
As the Genie, from Aladdin (1992)
Sean Maguire on bad times
As Sean Maguire, from Good Will Hunting (1997)
On addiction
John Keating on dreams
As John Keating, from Dead Poets Society (1989)
Sean Maguire on opening up
"You’re an orphan right? You think I know the first thing about how hard your life has been, how you feel, who you are, because I read Oliver Twist? Does that encapsulate you? Personally, I don’t give a s*** about all that, because you know what, I can’t learn anything from you I can’t read in some f***king book.
"Unless you want to talk about you, who you are. Then I’m fascinated. I’m in. But you don't wanna do that, do you, sport? You're terrified of what you might say. Your move, chief."
As Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting
And finally... Mrs Doubtfire on seizing.
From Mrs Doubtfire (1993)
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