I had never known or even heard of John Irving when I was 16 and on the set of World According To Garp with Robin Williams. I had the good fortune of meeting both men in the wrestling scenes as an extra.
Robin Williams was a strange dude, even back then ... but a great comedy talent and I would say a great actor based on his Good Will Hunting performance (among others).
Rest in peace, I hope you are in a better place.
I am the third person (in yellow shirt) to come over to Garp after he is shot.
http://movieclips.com/ZF7Ly-the-world...