Say what you will about his body of work, but Norm MacDonald can eulogize with the best of them.
Early this morning on Twitter, the comedian shared an anecdote about the late Robin Williams that perfectly encapsulated Williams’ warmth, brilliance, and one-of-a-kind comedic mind that made him such a revered figure. There is something particularly poignant about this story, and reading it only heightens the tragedy of losing Williams.
For a big star like him to be so hilariously goofy with a complete stranger like MacDonald captures everything we want our stars to be, and drives home just how sad it is to lose such a good man. We’ll let MacDonald take it from here:
Say what you will about his body of work, but Norm MacDonald can eulogize with the best of them.
Early this morning on Twitter, the comedian shared an anecdote about the late Robin Williams that perfectly encapsulated Williams’ warmth, brilliance, and one-of-a-kind comedic mind that made him such a revered figure. There is something particularly poignant about this story, and reading it only heightens the tragedy of losing Williams.
For a big star like him to be so hilariously goofy with a complete stranger like MacDonald captures everything we want our stars to be, and drives home just how sad it is to lose such a good man. We’ll let MacDonald take it from here:
It was my first stand-up appearance on Letterman and I had to follow the funniest man in the world. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
I was a punk kid from rural Ontario and I was in my dressing room, terrified. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
I was on the phone to a friend back home when the funniest man in the world ambled by. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
There was no one else on the floor. In shock, I told my friend who just walked by. Only the funniest man in the world. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
I guess he heard me say his name, cause in an instant he was at my side. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
He was a jewish tailor, taking my measurements. He went down on his knees, asked which way I dressed. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
I told my friend on the phone that the funniest man in the world was on his knees before me, measuring my inseam. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
My friend didn't believe me so I said, "Could you talk to my friend, sir. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
The funniest man in the world took the phone and for ten minutes took my friend's chinese food order. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
I laughed and laughed and it was like I was in a dream because no one else was there. No one. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
The place was out of Moo Shoo Pork, and there was nothing he could do about it. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
He angrily hung up on my friend and I was about to thank him when he said I hadn't even tried the jacket on. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
Then the funniest man on earth dressed me, a complete stranger, and i remember he ended with a windsor knot. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
He spoke mostly yiddish, but when he finished he was happy with his job and turned me to a mirror to present myself to me.#RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
No one witnessed any of this. No one. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
The funniest man alive was in my dressing room a good half-hour and was far funnier than the set I had to do soon.#RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
ll of a sudden it was, had to. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
When he left my dressing room, I felt alone. As alone as I ever remember feeling. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
Until today. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
Unacceptable. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) August 12, 2014
