Chasing Robin Williams

Chasing Robin Williams

Gosh, I miss Robin Williams.

He’s been gone for nearly six years. But today is his birthday, so let’s celebrate his life.

What an amazing actor and improviser! What a comedian … and humanitarian.

Robin Williams graphics courtesy QuoteAmbition.com

My brother Dave’s daughter, Becky, met Robin by chance back in 2002. You know, she’s really not a pushy dame, but she couldn’t pass up the chance to meet him.

Becky Sunseri and Robin Williams, circa 2002.
My niece Becky with Robin Williams in 2002.

Here’s Becky’s recollection of that day:

I met him while traveling to San Francisco with my dad. Once I saw him, I followed him into Virgin Records. I’d planned to be calm and discreetly ask him to take a photo with me, but he started going up an escalator and I worried I would miss my opportunity and before I knew it, I bellowed ‘Robin!!’ at the top of my lungs. He kindly still took a picture with me even though I had blown his cover. I remember him being nice to Gordon too. – Becky Vayo Sunseri

And here’s Becky’s brother, Gordon, with Robin:

Gordon Vayo and Robin Williams, circa 2002.
My nephew Gordon with Robin Williams in 2002.

The year 2020 has been intense, with Covid and this nation’s struggle with race relations. Robin would have found a way to make us all laugh.

Rest in peace, Robin. Thank you for the laughs and the tears.

“You know what music is? God’s little reminder that there’s something else besides us in this universe; harmonic connection between all living beings, everywhere, even the stars.” – Robin Williams

… and for taking the time to pose with a couple of teenagers from Illinois all those years ago.

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David Vayo
David Vayo
July 24, 2020 9:03 am

Four or five years later, Becky and I were in New York- this was during Becky’s internship at the Lesser Evil snack-food company- and we saw him again! This time it was clear he was involved in filming. Becky got so excited she immediately called Gordon.

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