Robin Williams, a seemingly, daring, American Actor, full of wisdom, fortitude and laughter was in the end but a man of loneliness and depression. “There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt,’ said columnist Erma Bombeck. Williams childhood was one of loneliness. He was bullied by peers, he suffered a low self esteem. Williams’ father, Robert, was away much of the time and when he was home, Robin found him “frightening”. His mother, Laurie worked too leaving Robin to be pretty much raised by the maid they employed. He later explained that though he knew they loved him, they found it hard to communicate their affection. In fact, he says he began in comedy through his attempts to connect with his
