Most famous comedians, when they want to work out their new material before a big tour, will make a clandestine appearance at a local comedy club or do an unannounced ‘guest set’ at a comedy showcase. Not if you are Robin Williams. Williams took over Sacramento’s Crest Theater last night and shared his workout with 950 loyal fans, who paid $50 each to watch the comedy great perfect his “Weapons of Self-Destruction” material before debuting his tour in Australia and New Zealand on November 4. ... SacramentoComedy Paul Cox comment-39333 2010-10-22T02:55:52Z 2010-10-22T02:55:52Z Same here. You may have seen my Bf get up and leave. He was so anxious at seeing his idol perform in person he was having an anxiety attack. His hands were cold to the touch and he was getting light headed. So I'm not sure if it would've been good if he had met him that night. :) Paul Cox 2010-10-22T02:55:52Z Steven Bloom comment-39293 2010-10-21T17:01:45Z 2010-10-21T17:01:45Z Thanks for your comments Paul. I was seated right behind you! I was told quite early that Williams was not granting any press interviews and even pulling as many strings as I could, I still didn't get backstage. I would have been happy just to shake his hand. Steven Bloom 2010-10-21T17:01:45Z Paul Cox comment-39180 2010-10-19T22:34:30Z 2010-10-19T22:34:30Z I was right there, second row, on the left side (fortunately that's where he spent a lot of his time) so it was a great experience and I enjoyed it immensely. Even if I will be eating Ramen for the remainder of the month. I just wished I'd had a chance to have him meet my bf who has been a fan of his since he was 6. And greatly admires and feels a kinship with him. Paul Cox 2010-10-19T22:34:30Z PETER S. LOPEZ comment-39168 2010-10-19T19:17:00Z 2010-10-19T19:17:00Z I respect Robin Williams even more for helping donate his proceeds to the Food Bank. I wish him well in all his endeavors. I know in the past he has had his personal struggles with addiction but he is doing fine now. ~ http://twitter.com/Peta_de_Aztlan ~ PETER S. LOPEZ 2010-10-19T19:17:00Z Steven Bloom comment-39161 2010-10-19T18:11:39Z 2010-10-19T18:11:39Z Thanks for your input Lindol and David. I obviously fell short in reporting the "poetry in motion" that was Williams' one hour and 45 minute performance. It was more of a "dress rehearsal" than a "workout" and it was executed near perfectly. The quantity and quality of the material shows that it was crafted under Williams' tutelage but with professional fine-tuning. Those that attended Conan O'Brien's "Legally Prohibited From Being Funny On Television Tour" at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in May, were privy to the perfect blending of a comedic genius with the support of a slew of writers (who Conan openly promotes and acknowledges for their brilliance) There is a huge difference between a comedy club headliner and an arena filling comedy performance. Those of us who attended were able to not only enjoy the spectacular performance, but also feel the exchange of love and admiration between the audience and a comedic superstar in a very intimate setting. No matter who wrote the jokes.. it was pure Robin Williams. Steven Bloom 2010-10-19T18:11:39Z Lindol French comment-39125 2010-10-19T06:12:34Z 2010-10-19T06:12:34Z I guess that makes sense, I'd never really thought about it. Lindol French 2010-10-19T06:12:34Z David Watts Barton comment-39120 2010-10-19T05:40:52Z 2010-10-19T05:40:52Z I'm sure most BIG comedians - and what other comedian is a bigger star, really? - work with writers all the time. Very cool to know they were there. Makes perfect sense. Nice review Steve! David Watts Barton 2010-10-19T05:40:52Z Lindol French comment-39112 2010-10-19T02:39:56Z 2010-10-19T02:39:56Z Four writers guaging audience reaction? He doesn't write his own material anymore? Lindol French 2010-10-19T02:39:56Z