The World According to Garp (1982, Warner Bros., dir. George Roy Hill, based on the novel by John Irving) has mother (Glenn Close) and son T.S. Garp (Robin Williams) as eccentric writers. Garp is the “serious” writer while his mother writes a manifesto for feminists. All kinds of cornball things happen, like a piano falling out of an apartment building. In the end, Garp says, what matters most is “family.” Does he really believe it? When does ego come first? The film begins with the song with lyrics, “Will you love me when I’m 64?” with an image of a baby on the beach. Youth is not forever.