How do I feel about R Williams? in blackpropaganda

The first item on the news this morning was the apparent suicide of Robin Williams - and in came the appreciations of his comedy, and acting, and his general goodness. I have enjoyed his performances on film - but I always felt the public persona was a cover for someone who was very insecure - and just wondered if he was the kind of bloke you would try to avoid if you met him in a bar or a restaurant - not my cup of tea at all. I may be going against the grain - but when there are thousands stuck on a mountain in Iraq and no one can do bugger all for them - such is the power of celebrity reaching people personally - people seemed to know Williams well - whereas the people on the mountain are anonymous - sad but true - 'twas ever thus