He was bottled whimsy as Peter, a guardian and a best friend as the Genie. He was a man in love, he was a nanny, he was a caretaker, an adventurer, a wordsmith, he was my captain, dear captain. He was a constant in the lives of fans — the actor who was always there and for many of us was there at the start and there at the end. He made me laugh. He made me cry. He made me want to recite poetry, be a good friend, and go on an adventure. Robin Williams was a beautiful actor, and he will be sorely missed.
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