Margaret Cho's latest album "Funny Man" includes a tribute to Robin Williams, written on the day he died. Cho reflects on their fleeting relationship and the impact of his tragic death, highlighting society's discomfort in discussing mental health issues linked to it. She initiated #BeRobin, an outreach campaign aiding the homeless in San Francisco, showcasing the power of community through arts and music, rallying support and providing essential resources, while celebrating Williams' legacy as a pivotal comedic figure.
"Having grown up in San Francisco, having known him since I was about eight years old, it was a shock. My relationship with him was personal and parasocial."
"People are really uncomfortable with talking about him. Very rarely do you hear his name mentioned... he’s one of the most important comedic figures in film and television in the last century."
"We would give out food and supplies and money and all sorts of things. It was almost like we were bringing a music festival to these big camps of people who were experiencing homelessness."
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