The World According to Robin: Saving the Planet in 10 Robin Williams Monologues

There's a reason why Robin Williams was the go-to-guy to play a genie, a professor, and a therapist: the man exuded an air of wisdom unmatched by any of his Hollywood contemporaries. Simply put, Williams had a certain gravitas that was undeniable. Whenever he stepped onto stage and came onto a scene, he commanded every moment. His energy and his prophetic voice were impossible to ignore, making him the perfect man to take on the most influential roles and deliver the most inspirational speeches. From his scenes in Dead Poets Society to snippets from his stand-up, these are Robin Williams' most significant monologues.

On Compassion Over Indifference, Patch Adams (1998)

On Family, Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

On Art, Dead Poets Society (1989)

On Conformity, Dead Poets Society (1989)

On What It Takes to Be a Great Man, What Dreams May Come (1998)

On Religion and Homosexuality, Weapons of Self Destruction Stand-Up Comedy Performance (2009)

On Worrying About the Future, Jack (1996)

On Drug Addiction, ABC News Interview (2010)

On Dignity, Bicentennial Man (1999)

On the Importance of Life Experience, Good Will Hunting (1997)