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“Most of all, I want to thank my father, up there, the man who when I said I wanted to be an actor, he said, 'Wonderful. Just have a back-up profession like welding.'”

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Robin Williams was an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Known for his unique sense of humor and acting skills, he won multiple awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actor. Williams' career spanned film, television, and stage performances, with some of his most famous roles including John Keating in 'Dead Poets Society' and Stuart Little in 'Stuart Little'. more

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