Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor
Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryorwas an American stand-up comedian, social critic, and actor. Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed colorful vulgarities and profanity, as well as racial epithets. He reached a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time: Jerry Seinfeld called Pryor "The Picasso of our profession" and Bob Newhart heralded Pryor as...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth1 December 1940
CityPeoria, IL
CountryUnited States of America
Now they're calling taking drugs an epidemic - that's cos white folks are doing it.
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.
I believe the ability to think is blessed. If you can think about a situation, you can deal with it. The big struggle is to keep your head clear enough to think.
The reason people use a crucifix against vampires is because vampires are allergic to bullshit.
Everyone carries around his own monsters.
You don't get to be old bein' no fool...
I'm not addicted to cocaine. I just like the way it smells.
Marriage is really tough because you have to deal with feelings... and lawyers.
I'm slower and some days are better than others, but I'm a fighter.
I just don't want to die alone, that's all. That's not too much to ask for, is it It would be nice to have someone care about me, for who I am, not about my wallet.
I'm for human lib, the liberation of all people, not just black people or female people or gay people.
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?
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.
What I am for is justice for everyone, just like it says in the Constitution.