<p>Robin finds solace in a lonely childhood through comedy and defies his father's wishes to eventually pursue acting at Juilliard. But, his pinball energy proves hard to contain in the structure of academia.        </p>

Robin finds solace in a lonely childhood through comedy and defies his father's wishes to eventually pursue acting at Juilliard. But, his pinball energy proves hard to contain in the structure of academia.

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Chances are Robin Williams has made you laugh, cry -- or cry laughing! -- at least once in your lifetime. From sweaty standup riffs to sitcom mayhem as Mork from Ork, to a powerful Oscar-winning performance in Good Will Hunting, Robin was an artist who was constantly pushing his craft. But behind these displays of brilliance was an isolated and often misunderstood man. From Macmillan Podcasts, Knowing: Robin Williams takes you inside the lawless and brilliant mind of one of America’s most beloved comedians. Join New York Times reporter Dave Itzkoff and host Kristy Westgard as they share never-before-heard interviews and thoughtful analysis to celebrate the life and legacy of a comedic genius.

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