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

Richard Pryor

All humor is rooted in pain.

Richard Pryor

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.

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor

I became a performer because it was what I enjoyed doing.

Richard Pryor

Everyone carries around his own monsters.

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor