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Hello and welcome to The Excerpt.

I'm Taylor Wilson.

Today is Wednesday, December 25th, 2024, and this is a special episode of The Exude.

I hope you're enjoying the holidays.

One of your favorite episodes this year was a conversation with Zach Williams,

the son of Robin Williams, remembering the comedic genius of his father 10 years after his passing.

This episode originally aired on August 11, 2024.

Robin Williams was an Oscar-winning actor and comedian, best known for his improvisational skills,

from his role as a radio broadcaster in Good Morning Vietnam to his portrayal of a man

grappling with the carmic repercussions of his wife in what dreams may come. He had a powerful repertoire.

Robin died 10 years ago today at the age of 63. The official cause of death was ruled a suicide.

On the anniversary of his passing, we remember the incredible person he was and celebrate his many

successes on and off the big screen. I'm now joined by Robin's son,

Zach. Zach, thank you so much for being on the excerpt today. Thank you so much for having me today.

It's a pleasure to be on. So, Zach, your father performed in so many iconic movies in his career,

the world according to Garp, Dead Poet Society, Mrs. Doubtfire, the list goes on and on.

What was his favorite?

And do you know why?

Yeah, I think it primarily related to his experience on set and the people he had the privilege of working with.

He's told me he really enjoyed working on Awakening's, which is one of my favorite films of his.

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