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Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I never met anybody who said when they

I never met anybody who said when they were a kid, I wanna grow up and be a critic. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I think about dying. I've come to realize

I think about dying. I've come to realize we all die alone in one way or another. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I can't just say the words, do a

I can't just say the words, do a lot of one-liners. I love each person I play; I have to be that person. I have to do him true. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: There's a lot more hypocrisy than before. Racism

There's a lot more hypocrisy than before. Racism has gone back underground. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: You can't talk about fucking in America, people

You can't talk about fucking in America, people say you're dirty. But if you talk about killing somebody, that's cool. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Artie Lange: I wish I was this dark genius artist

I wish I was this dark genius artist - like Richard Pryor or something. — Artie Lange

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I had to stop drinkin, cuz I got

I had to stop drinkin, cuz I got tired of waking up in my car driving ninety. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: The reason people use a crucifix against vampires

The reason people use a crucifix against vampires is because vampires are allergic to bullshit. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I'm for human lib, the liberation of all

I'm for human lib, the liberation of all people, not just black people or female people or gay people. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I don't want to go through life as

I don't want to go through life as a Wonder Wheel murderer! — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Unfortunately, the show's success comes at the expense

Unfortunately, the show's success comes at the expense of its biggest asset
the comedians themselves. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I went to Zimbabwe. I know how white

I went to Zimbabwe. I know how white people feel in America now; relaxed! Cause when I heard the police car I knew they weren't coming after me! — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I believe in divine forces and energies.

I believe in divine forces and energies. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: There's a thin line between to laugh with

There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Keegan-Michael Key: [Adoption] could turn you into an exquisite comedian.

[Adoption] could turn you into an exquisite comedian. Ask Richard Pryor's ghost. — Keegan-Michael Key

Richard Pryor Quotes By David Rees: I've always liked Richard Pryor. I've always responded

I've always liked Richard Pryor. I've always responded to rhythmic profanity. — David Rees

Richard Pryor Quotes By Joe Rogan: Richard Pryor is, in my mind, the most

Richard Pryor is, in my mind, the most honest comedian. He bared his soul to people. I think that's why everybody loved him so much. — Joe Rogan

Richard Pryor Quotes By Tracy Morgan: My father was funnier than me. My father

My father was funnier than me. My father was Richard Pryor-funny. I'm just a better businessman. — Tracy Morgan

Richard Pryor Quotes By Adam DeVine: I like Louis C.K., Chris Rock. Old schools

I like Louis C.K., Chris Rock. Old schools like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy. — Adam DeVine

Richard Pryor Quotes By Eric Andre: 'The Simpsons' is like Charlie Parker or Marlon

'The Simpsons' is like Charlie Parker or Marlon Brando or Richard Pryor: Comedy couldn't go back to the way it was after 'The Simpsons' came out. — Eric Andre

Richard Pryor Quotes By David Dobkin: On the comedy side of what I love

On the comedy side of what I love as a filmmaker are Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce, and Eddie Murphy; those are my favorites. — David Dobkin

Richard Pryor Quotes By Bob Newhart: The first time I heard Richard Pryor, I

The first time I heard Richard Pryor, I knew he would be a major force in the world of comedy. — Bob Newhart

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I had some great things and I had

I had some great things and I had some bad things. The best and the worst ... In other words, I had a life. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I became a performer because it was what

I became a performer because it was what I enjoyed doing. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Anthony Jeselnik: Mike Tyson, what can I say about you

Mike Tyson, what can I say about you that hasn't already been the title of a Richard Pryor album? — Anthony Jeselnik

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I'm slower and some days are better than

I'm slower and some days are better than others, but I'm a fighter. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Now they're calling taking drugs an epidemic -

Now they're calling taking drugs an epidemic - that's cos white folks are doing it. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I bought my parents a home before they

I bought my parents a home before they died, and they got to see that I was going to be all right. They always thought I would go someplace. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Mike Epps: I'm telling a Richard Pryor story through me.

I'm telling a Richard Pryor story through me. — Mike Epps

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: That's insanity. We must be good all the

That's insanity. We must be good all the time. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Even when I was a little kid, I

Even when I was a little kid, I always said I would be in the movies one day, and damned if I didn't make it. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: When you're running down the street on fire,

When you're running down the street on fire, people get out of your way! — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Mike Epps: I love Richard Pryor. I love him to

I love Richard Pryor. I love him to death. — Mike Epps

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I love show business. I wake up every

I love show business. I wake up every morning and kiss it. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: What I never understand about a hangover is,

What I never understand about a hangover is, where does the breath come from? You know what I mean? I mean, is someone shitting in your mouth? — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Movies are movies, and I don't think any

Movies are movies, and I don't think any of them are going to hurt the moral fiber of America and all that nonsense. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I won't talk about what it was like

I won't talk about what it was like in prison, except to say I'm glad I'm out and that I plan never to go back and to pay my taxes every day. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: What I am for is justice for everyone,

What I am for is justice for everyone, just like it says in the Constitution. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: There are only two pieces of pussy you're

There are only two pieces of pussy you're gonna get in your entire life, that's your first and your last. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Who you gonna believe, bitch? Me? or your

Who you gonna believe, bitch? Me? or your lying eyes? — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: You work your butt off and somebody says

You work your butt off and somebody says you can't have your record played because it offends them. Tyrants are made of such stuff. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Have you ever noticed how quiet you get

Have you ever noticed how quiet you get when you go in the woods? It's almost like you know that God's there. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: A lie is profanity. A lie is the

A lie is profanity. A lie is the worst thing in the world. Art is the ability to tell the truth. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Paul Mooney: The king of comedy is dead. Richard Pryor

The king of comedy is dead. Richard Pryor was the king of comedy. The rest of them are the king of copycats. — Paul Mooney

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I was a loner and never hung out

I was a loner and never hung out with anyone. I never had any friends. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: You have to have lived some life. You've

You have to have lived some life. You've got to have paid some dues. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Tracy Morgan: When Richard Pryor did comedy, it was like

When Richard Pryor did comedy, it was like he was having a conversation. — Tracy Morgan

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: What I'm saying might be profane, but it's

What I'm saying might be profane, but it's also profound. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Brandon T. Jackson: I'm not a natural comedian, as an artist.

I'm not a natural comedian, as an artist. I studied comedy growing up. I would watch Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence, all day. — Brandon T. Jackson

Richard Pryor Quotes By George Carlin: As it stands right now, I lead Richard

As it stands right now, I lead Richard Pryor in heart attacks, two to one. However, Richard still leads me, one to nothing, in burning yourself up. — George Carlin

Richard Pryor Quotes By Tracy Morgan: People walked out on Richard Pryor and he's

People walked out on Richard Pryor and he's the funniest man alive. — Tracy Morgan

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I wanna grow up and be a critic.

I wanna grow up and be a critic. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: He's just always positive. He's always smiling and

He's just always positive. He's always smiling and he's always trying. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Marriage is really tough because you have to

Marriage is really tough because you have to deal with feelings ... and lawyers. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By David Henry: Rain Pryor was born July 16, 1969. Richard

Rain Pryor was born July 16, 1969. Richard and — David Henry

Richard Pryor Quotes By Bernie Mac: Why do people love Richard Pryor so much?

Why do people love Richard Pryor so much? 'Cause he had problems. — Bernie Mac

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: All humor is rooted in pain.

All humor is rooted in pain. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Crosses only scare vampires away because they're allergic

Crosses only scare vampires away because they're allergic to bullshit. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Why get killed when you can run ...

Why get killed when you can run ... your ego will heal much faster than a broken jaw. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I'd like to make you laugh for about

I'd like to make you laugh for about ten minutes though I'm gonna be on for an hour. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: No, I'm not dying, and I sure ...

No, I'm not dying, and I sure ... ain't dead. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I ain't no movie star, man. I'm a

I ain't no movie star, man. I'm a booty star. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: So after Another You I ran off to

So after Another You I ran off to my very own piece of paradise, my home in Hana. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: A sold-out house my first night back. Do

A sold-out house my first night back. Do you have any idea what kinda pressure that is? I could have been at home in my warm bed, playing Nintendo. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Most people that you talk to, they's intelligent.

Most people that you talk to, they's intelligent. Like I said, "Most people." — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I'm not for integration and I'm not against

I'm not for integration and I'm not against it. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Freebase? What's free about it?

Freebase? What's free about it? — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: But for the use of physical punishment by,

But for the use of physical punishment by, and fear of their oppressors, animals would never be a part of a circus. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I urge you to ask yourself just how

I urge you to ask yourself just how honorable it is to preside over the abuse and suffering of animals. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: If I ain't horny, I check to see

If I ain't horny, I check to see if my heart's beatin'. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: It's been a struggle for me because I

It's been a struggle for me because I had a chance to be white and refused. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I was an only child.

I was an only child. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I was kicked out of school because of

I was kicked out of school because of my attitude. I was not assimilating. So I went to work, taking any jobs I could get. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Christopher Moore: As Richard Pryor was to Eddie Murphy, that's

As Richard Pryor was to Eddie Murphy, that's what Kurt Vonnegut was to me. — Christopher Moore

Richard Pryor Quotes By Kevin Hart: At the end of the day, I want

At the end of the day, I want to be part of the same conversation as Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Bill Cosby and Richard Pryor. — Kevin Hart

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Friends take up time, and I didn't have

Friends take up time, and I didn't have time. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I know that if I wasn't scared, something's

I know that if I wasn't scared, something's wrong, because the thrill is what's scary. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Who you gonna believe-me or your lying eyes?

Who you gonna believe-me or your lying eyes? — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I'm not addicted to cocaine. I just like

I'm not addicted to cocaine. I just like the way it smells. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Tig Notaro: As a kid, I loved Paula Poundstone and

As a kid, I loved Paula Poundstone and Richard Pryor. But my mother was a huge influence on my comedy. — Tig Notaro

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I see people as the nucleus of a

I see people as the nucleus of a great idea that hasn't come to be yet. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Jonathan Maberry: Everyone carries around his own monsters.Richard Pryor

Everyone carries around his own monsters.
Richard Pryor — Jonathan Maberry

Richard Pryor Quotes By Denis Leary: George Carlin was great right up to the

George Carlin was great right up to the end of his life. But Richard Pryor was probably the best, most gifted stand-up comedian who will ever live. — Denis Leary

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I don't see myself getting married again, but

I don't see myself getting married again, but if I do, it will be forever. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Yes, I'm religious. God has shown me things,

Yes, I'm religious. God has shown me things, made certain ways clear to me. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: But thoughts don't care about truth and shit.

But thoughts don't care about truth and shit. They sit up in your mind and fuck with you whenever. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: If you ask me about women's lib, I

If you ask me about women's lib, I say I don't even know what that is. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I expected Dracula to come jumping out any

I expected Dracula to come jumping out any second. If he did I'd have held up a cross, cause he's allergic to bullshit. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: Booty is just a ghetto expression, and I'm

Booty is just a ghetto expression, and I'm just a booty star. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: If you want a friend, you don't buy

If you want a friend, you don't buy a friend, Eric, you earn a friend through love and trust and respect. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: The MS really started going downhill in 1990.

The MS really started going downhill in 1990. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: There's nothing worse than being an aging young

There's nothing worse than being an aging young person. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Hannibal Buress: People like to compare something to something that

People like to compare something to something that they know. Even with Chris Rock, they say he's like Richard Pryor or Eddie Murphy. — Hannibal Buress

Richard Pryor Quotes By Alan King: There's a charm, there's a rhythm, there's a

There's a charm, there's a rhythm, there's a soul to Jewish humor. When I first saw Richard Pryor perform, I told him, 'You're doing a Jewish act.' — Alan King

Richard Pryor Quotes By Elayne Boosler: I'd much rather see Richard Pryor or Jackie

I'd much rather see Richard Pryor or Jackie Mason in a theater than in a club. — Elayne Boosler

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: You don't get to be old bein' no

You don't get to be old bein' no fool ... — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: My grandmother used to discipline me, I mean,

My grandmother used to discipline me, I mean, beat my ass, and I deserved them, too. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I went through every phone book in Africa,

I went through every phone book in Africa, and I didn't find one god damned Pryor! — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: I was given two weeks to walk again,

I was given two weeks to walk again, so I hooked up with a trainer, and he ... had me walking. I'll never forget that, it was grueling. — Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor Quotes By Richard Pryor: When you ain't got no money, you gotta

When you ain't got no money, you gotta get an attitude. — Richard Pryor