"They" say comedians are often in reality sad people. The first time I saw him, on Happy Days, I was dismayed by him. He was too frantic, too ... I can't think of the word I want. Desperate? I've never been able to enjoy him because of that. I had the same reaction to Andy Kaufman, but for different reasons. I had a strong feeling that neither of them liked themselves.
I am sorry he's gone, but probably not for the same reasons as others. It's like I wanted him to have a chance to know and like himself, and I'm sorry he never had that.
Guess money, fame and talent are no match for demons. The world is poorer without him.
ReplyDelete"They" say comedians are often in reality sad people. The first time I saw him, on Happy Days, I was dismayed by him. He was too frantic, too ... I can't think of the word I want. Desperate? I've never been able to enjoy him because of that. I had the same reaction to Andy Kaufman, but for different reasons. I had a strong feeling that neither of them liked themselves.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry he's gone, but probably not for the same reasons as others. It's like I wanted him to have a chance to know and like himself, and I'm sorry he never had that.