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Robin Williams Vows to Keep Divorce Civil

Originally posted 05/06/2008 03:30PM

Robin Williams and his estranged wife Marsha Garces Williams have pledged to be "honest, cooperative and respectful" during their divorce proceedings, according to court papers released Tuesday.

The pair signed an agreement spelling out their goals, including promises to try to avoid courtroom clashes and to keep their children's interests at the forefront, say the papers filed in San Francisco Superior Court.

"We will strive to be honest, cooperative and respectful as we work in this process to achieve the future well being of our families," says the agreement. "We commit ourselves to the collaborative law process and agree to seek a positive way to resolve our differences justly and equitably."

In a television interview, Williams underscored his desire to proceed in a civil manner.

"I'm lucky, you know, with someone like Marsha, and we have amazing kids and it's not a slash and burn," the comedian tells Ellen DeGeneres on a visit to her show Tuesday. "I think a lot of times divorce can be like circumcision with a weed whacker," he continues, "But the idea that it's going with love, I think, is important. And for me it's been ... a good thing."

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John Krasinski: Robin Williams Is a 'Classy Guy'

Originally posted 04/01/2008 09:40AM

Robin Williams may be going through a tough time – but at least he has a slew of famous friends to lean on for support.

Williams's wife of 19 years, Marsha Garces Williams, filed for divorce last week, citing irreconcilable differences.

Since the split, the comedian's License to Wed costar John Krasinski said they've talked "a bunch of times."

"He's been so supportive of me since the movie and still keeps in touch," the Office star told PEOPLE Monday night at the L.A. premiere of his new film, Leatherheads. "That just shows you what a classy guy he is, to keep tabs on people that he cares about."

So does Williams still have his signature sense of humor during these difficult times? "Absolutely!" said Krasinski. "Absolutely – if not better." –Scott Huver

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Review: Movies Fit for a President

Originally posted 10/14/2006 06:00AM

The idea of Robin Williams running for President – the plot of his new movie, Man of the Year, which opens this weekend – isn't preposterous. After all, we've had a genuine Hollywood star in the White House before, and not just sleeping over in the Lincoln Bedroom. Ronald Reagan, whose movie career stretched from the late 1930s through the early '60s, occupied 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. for two terms.

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Robin Williams Cheers Up U.S. Troops

Originally posted 10/22/2002 01:00PM

"Good morning, Afghanistan!" Robin Williams bellowed as he entertained American soldiers in a bombed-out hangar at Bagram Air Base in -- where else? -- Afghanistan, the Associated Press reports.

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