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Robin Williams Quotes about Comedy

Anything that is not funny at a certain point will be funny.

"RD Interview: Robin Williams, in His Own Words". Interview with Andy Simmons, www.rd.com. 2006.

I don't practice anything. I spend time looking over ideas and then just get out and do it.

"RD Interview: Robin Williams, in His Own Words". Interview with Andy Simmons, www.rd.com. 2006.

Comedy can be a cathartic way to deal with personal trauma.

"Robin Williams on Returning to TV, Getting Sober, and Downsizing in His 60s". Interview with Dotson Rader, parade.com. September 12, 2013.

It's frightening and exhilarating. It's like combat. Look at the metaphors: You kill when it works; you die when it doesn't.

"RD Interview: Robin Williams, in His Own Words". Interview with Andy Simmons, www.rd.com. 2006.

I've always improvised, and stand-up was this great release. All of a sudden, it was just me and the audience.

"RD Interview: Robin Williams, in His Own Words". Interview with Andy Simmons, www.rd.com. 2006.