Robin Williams was one of the funniest persons on Earth. Yet, there was a dark side to him that I first saw in the Fisher King. He seemed to go from acting crazy to being crazy in a blink of an eye.

This condition was rarely seen by others or even Robin, himself. It's part of being a manic-depressive. 

Robin entertained just about everyone with his routines. He shared his comedy frenzies with millions, but his depressions were shared mostly with himself.

In many ways Robin's art reflected his life and his life reflected his art. In "Good Will Hunting", Robin played a therapist who is often the patient. In "What Dreams May Come" Robin stayed with his wife in Hell until they were reincarnated. In "Popeye", he's the weird clown with lots to say.

Good Will Hunting with Matt Damon was probably, the closest that Robin ever got to therapy. Unfortunately, it didn't bring out the dark memories of The Fisher King. Two patients going at each other may make for good drama, but it's not good therapy.

Robin Williams had a few funny quotes about the afterlife. Unfortunately, you don't escape from your problems by going there. 

Sometimes, a person's death can be an unfortunate mistake like "The Twilight's Zone: A Stop In Willoughby", or an escape to something you think you want, but actually don't: "TWZ's Nice Place To Visit".

I get the feeling that Robin wanted to go to a place where there's peace and quiet and where he doesn't have to entertain everybody. I pray that he gets there and that he gets the therapy that he didn't get in his life. 

Eventually, he may end up touring the galaxy with his comedy show. 

My tweets on Robin Williams are found here.