Dude Looks like a Lady!

 

What to say about the early passing of Robin Williams?  Wasn't the Aerosmith song, Dude Looks like a Lady- just perfect for the movie, Mrs. Doubtfire?

I never was a Mork and Mindy fan. I was in college when that show was on and I didn't watch TV during those years.  I loved Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poets Society and of course- Aladdin. My daughter was 6 when Aladdin first came out and she cried at the end of the movie because she didn't want to leave the theatre where the genie lived. 

Robin Williams was a genius.  He must have been one of those special homo sapiens that had extra neurons in his brain, ( like Albert Einstein).  

One of my colleagues said that taking your life is selfish. I don't believe that Robin was a selfish person.  He donated his time to so many organizations and did Comic relief with Whoopie and Billy.  He selflessly gave to the public.  We all loved him and he made us smile. Thanks for everything Robin, we will miss you!

A tribute to Joan

 

I just want to take a moment to say goodbye to one of my true heroes.  I have always loved Joan Rivers.  She was crass, edgy and self-deprecating.  She was a woman that found success in a man's world.  She recreated herself after heartache and failure.  She made me laugh every week on the Fashion Police.  I also loved her recent documentary.  She was equally hard on herself and a litany of celebrities.  She was a advocate to the gay rights movement and she brought meals to patients with HIV and AIDS.  She demonstrated the ethic of hard work to many younger people that need a role model like her.  

I can't imagine that the Fashion Police could continue without Joan.  I wish Melissa and her son all the best.   Take care and know that your mother/grandmother was one of kind.  Her humor was ageless. She paved the way for comics like Kathy Griffin.  

Rest in peace Joan Rivers, we all will miss you!