Robin Williams Jokes About ‘Heart Valve Surgery’ With David Letterman
After double heart valve surgery…. Robin Williams is back!!!!!
Last night, Robin made a special appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman.
As you would imagine, Williams has easily managed to transform his mitral valve repair and aortic valve replacement experience into some great, stand-up comedy. I especially liked the funnies about cow valves, pig valves, mechanical valves, The Cleveland Clinic and Dr. A. Marc Gillinov (his surgeon).
To watch the interview, simply click the ‘play button’ on the picture below and please make sure the sound on your computer is on.
As Williams is one of my favorite actors and comedians, I was also thrilled to learn that Robin will resume his tour, Weapons of Self Destruction, on September 30 in Bloomington, Indiana.
Keep on tickin’ Robin!!!
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About The Author: Adam Pick is a double, heart valve surgery patient and author of The Patient’s Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. This surgeon-recommended book integrates the clinical facts of heart valve surgery with the personal experiences of 78 former valve surgery patients to help patients and their caregivers better understand the opportunities, problems and challenges of heart valve surgery. To learn more about Adam and his heart valve surgery book, click here.
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May 14th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
Thanks Adam - I loved it!
I will be having my aortic valve replacement surgery early next month and have also chosen to go with the cow valve - mostly because of the information I have learned on this website. It was awesome to see Robin Williams (same age as me) doing so fantastic after just 2 months. Very encouraging.
May 14th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
Thank Adam - Robin is the all time greatest!!
I am scheduled to have my aortic valve replaced May 20th. I too have choosen a Bovine Valve due to work(Fire Fighter) and lifestyle (I’m 43). I’m know I’m in for a few cow jokes!!
I must say that your book and blog have helped reduce the stress of my upcoming procedure. Its a great help to know what to expect. Keep up the great work!! Ps: congrats on your new family member!!
May 18th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Thanks for posting this - laughter is a great healer! I, too, have a bovine valve, and after ten months, it’s still doing great. I joke that it’s payback for my doing funny cow imitations - crossing my eyes and mooing….
August 23rd, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I too absolutely love this man and once again proving you have to be able to laugh at all situations and just be happy to be alive.