Robin Williams Dies From Apparent Suicide: Oscar Winning Actor & Comedian Remembered For His Sports Jokes: Flubber, Mrs Doubtfire & Aladdin: Rips Golf, Football & Olympics
Every once in a while the world loses a legend, somebody that truly defined the world we live in for the better. Actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead from an apparent suicide yesterday, and the world are in shock. The Flubber, Mrs Doubtfire and Aladdin star has sent the world in to a period of recounting his many career highlights. With sports always a hot topic of discussion, the funny man would occasionally make routines mocking them, and the sports world are now remembering some of his hilarious routines about golf, football and the Olympics.
Here are some of his memorable quotes:
On being funny: "You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it."
- On his money trouble with Disney over Aladdin: "The only reason Mickey Mouse has four fingers is because he can't pick up a cheque."
- "Never pick a fight with an ugly person, they've got nothing to lose."
- "Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves?"
- "Do you think God gets stoned? I think so... Look at the platypus."
- "In England, if you commit a crime, the police don't have a gun and you don't have a gun. If you commit a crime, the police will say, 'Stop, or I'll say stop again.'"
He had a unique view on life, and his perception of the sport world was funnier than many others. Forgetting his brilliant acting for a moment, here are some videos showcasing his stunning sports stand-up.