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Oh Captain, my Captain

Robin Williams will always have a special place in my heart.  I can remember when his production of Robin Williams: Live on Broadway came out in 2002.  It aired on HBO, and I loved it so much that I ended up taping it off the T.V.  (Remember when we used to do that?)  It wasn’t until two to three years later that I relied on that video to bring light and laughter into my day.  I was working a job I didn’t enjoy, and was experiencing the pain of “paying your dues” and “starting from the bottom.”  I was also living with a roommate that turned out to not be a very good friend.  So, I felt like I had no escape.  I hated being at work, and I hated being at home.  I would put on this video every night as I went to bed.  I swear the jokes never got old.  As I watched, I was able to relax from my day, smile, and sleep more soundly.

Thank you, Robin Williams.    


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