Anthony Murcia: I met Robin Williams when I was a security guard at Metreon in San Francisco. I was escorting a homeless man out of the building and the homeless man told me, “all I want it a chance to work here.” I told him look there are a few things you need to do first. Get cleaned up, shave, and find something decent to wear and I will put you in contact with HR. Then I heard a voice say, “is that true?” I turned around and it was Robin Williams. I was amazed and star struck. I said, “yes it is, if goes up there like that they won’t take him serious.” The next day the man came back and all cleaned up with a nice suit. I prepped him for HR and walked him up there. I never confirmed if Robin helped him but I am sure he did. A few weeks went by and I was working and heard, “hey Tony.” I turned around and it was Robin. Robin said, “that was a nice thing you did, thank you.” From that point on we carried conversation not as a fan to actor but as friends. He always used my name. I eventually moved on from that job and didn’t see him any more but it was an experience I will remember for the rest of my life. If I can help a homeless person I will. Robin told me, “it’s not how much you give or what you give they just want to feel like someone still cares.” Great man, makes you feel comfortable, and he was just one of the guys. Thank you Robin Williams.
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