Conversation so far:
What was Bill Robinson's legacy?
Despite earning and spending a fortune, his memories of surviving the streets as a child never left him, prompting many acts of generosity.
What obstacles did Bill Robinson face?
Robinson was successful despite the obstacle of racism. A favorite Robinson anecdote is that he seated himself in a restaurant and a customer objected to his presence.
What did Bill Robinson do while the customer objected his presence?
Robinson politely illustrated to the manager his right to dine there.

Question: did he leave?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Bill Robinson leave?