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“We were totally opposite - me coming from the West Coast and a junior college, and him [ Christopher Reeve] from the hard-core Ivy League. He used to be the studly studly of all studlies, and I was the little fool ferret boy.”

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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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