When I worked with Robin Williams, now there is improv! He is just as funny as you think he is. We did at least five or six takes of every scene, improvising every scene differently. He was a riot.
Meaning of the quote
Robin Williams was an amazingly funny actor. When Stephen Root worked with him, they would try different improvisations for each scene, sometimes doing it five or six times. Robin was so hilarious that he was like a riot, which means he was extremely funny and energetic.
About Stephen Root
Stephen Root is a versatile American actor who has starred in numerous popular TV shows and films. He is known for his roles in NewsRadio, Office Space, King of the Hill, and various Coen brothers movies. Root has also appeared in a wide range of other notable projects, from HBO series to blockbusters like Get Out.
More quotes from Stephen Root
When I worked with Robin Williams, now there is improv! He is just as funny as you think he is. We did at least five or six takes of every scene, improvising every scene differently. He was a riot.
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