Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-06-12 22:38:17 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: B11AC8092C4584DD3BBB6BA3A13B779DFC69B728728FE1A8634E95150E2E45A2
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Original Note:
It's been widely reported for years that Robin Williams would often repeat other comics' material onstage due to his rapidfire stream of consciousness style. However, when confronted by comics whose material he used, Williams would give them a generous payout to apologise. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/robin-williams-accused-stealing-jokes-comedy-tell-all-book-1045397/ https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/robin-williams-joke-theft-joey-camen-b2088941.html
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