I never had the chance to book him for an event, but I came close enough that his office sent over his rider—a document that lists an artist’s personal and technical requirements for an event or film. You can learn a lot about a person from their rider.
Some celebrities ask for luxury items, others make odd demands, but Robin Williams’ request was different.
For every single event or film he worked on, he **required** that the company hiring him also hire a certain number of homeless people and give them a job.
I have no doubt that Robin was helping people in need on his own time, but this showed that he also used his influence to make sure companies and event planners did the same. He didn’t just give—it was about **creating opportunities** for people to work their way back to stability.
I wonder how many production companies kept up the practice, how many people got a fresh start, and how far his kindness rippled beyond what we even know.
Robin Williams wasn’t just a legend for his talent—he was a legend for his heart. Let’s hope his impact lives on.
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