Jaimoe Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 (edited) I got a call from a co-worker of my fiance Vicki at 10pm last night - Vicki is a bartender at Spirit's Bar & Grill on Church Street in Toronto. [blurb]Every Wednesday for the past 9 years, Spirit's hosts a comedy night. Anyway, Vicki's co-worker said Robin Williams just came in and will be doing a surprise routine in thirty minutes. So, we hopped in my car and got to Spirit's in 10 minutes.[/blurb]I grabbed a pint at the bar and walked through the dining room door only to be greeted by Robin William's distinctive laugh one foot away from my left ear. Sure enough, there was Robin wearing a green parka, enjoying an amateur's routine.Vicki's co-worker found us two seats and Robin took the stage shortly after. Man, he was on fire. Jokes about the original Brokeback Mountain: John Wayne and Walter Brennan. Robin's Walter Brennan is one of his best impressions. He tore shreds off of Americans, North Korea, California, Canadian winter and made great fun of one lunatic that sat next to me, who felt obligated to yell at Robin whenever she could.After his thirty minute mostly improvised comic jam, Robin shook hands with anyone and patted me on the back after I said: "Nice job". He said: "Thanks man, that was a lot of fun". It's ironic that one of the great comedians and comic actors was friendly and appreciative since most of the comics at Spirit's (and some are very well known in Canada) are bitter, cheap, petty assholes. MC Jo-Anna Downey told me that Robin will be back in two weeks for another "surprise" visit. I'll be there. Edited January 20, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 neato! i love robin williams. he's crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Wow. Good times Jaimoe. You lucky bastard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 that's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 i heard on the radio that this week or last he and louis black walked into the rivoli and did some stand up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Vicki told me that you in fact said, "When are you going to bring back Mork and Mindy, sir?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairySari Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Two weeks? Feb. 1?I'm so going to try to be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basher Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 There was an article in the Sun yesterday about him popping up at various clubs for impromptu gigs. You can bet teh Rivoli will be packed next week for their weekly show (Monday I think).I saw Robin Williams at the Hummingbird Centre a few years back - funny show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Evil_Mouse Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Lucky Jaimoe! I'd have loved to have been there. I actually remember lying on the couch one night when I was a kid and happening across the pilot for Mork and Mindy. Funny to think he's been going full-tilt ever since (without, I understand, all that coke in his system). I've always thought he should be beatified for the character he did in The Fisher King. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 That's awesome Jaimoe. I'm jealous. Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 That's a fantastic story Jaimoe! I just had to push it to the portal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooly Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 shit man thats sweet!that would be amazing to catch thathow many ppl were there would ya say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
payce-ley Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 right onsRobin Williams is up there in the uber-cools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 awesome man....can I touch ya next time I sees ya? ...was Williams as foul mouthed as he's reported to be? (I try my best to live up to his standards!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted January 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Tooly: there were 100-120 people in the main dining room area. That's about capacity. No one knew Robin was there until he hit the stage, except the staff and Vicki and I.Calamity: he was as foul-mouthed as ever, yet his shrewd observations shone through the four-letter words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 (edited) Calamity: he was as foul-mouthed as ever, yet his shrewd observations shone through the four-letter words. as do mine, I hope! seriously...way cool Dave. I DO want you & Vicki to breathe on me, though! Edited January 20, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Robin pet my dog this past summer in Canmore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Great story Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zero Posted January 23, 2006 Report Share Posted January 23, 2006 I recall lately that he jammed in an irish pretty damn average pub recently as well (Queen st. west I want to say). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nattyMatty Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 WOW. that Is Soo COOL! I would have Loved that!.. He is one of my Favorites. >>that makes me Smile<< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Incidently, since his surprise appearance, Spirit's was packed on comedy night the next Wednesday. If anyone is planning on heading down tomorrow, get there early. The MC told me Robin would be there tomorrow, but she is pretty nuts and a booze whore. I'd give Robin showing up a 60-40 chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Does Robin live in Toronto now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 He's doing a movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodRev Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 A friend of mine wandered into the Oasis, I think it must have been the Wednesday previous to this post, and caught Robin just as he was getting up to do a surprise set. He apparently hung around afterwards and drank up a storm with the patrons, was very cool and approachable. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted February 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2006 So, this Wednesday saw surprise routines from Robin Williams, Lewis Black and Sean Cullen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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