Everyone carries around his own monsters.

Richard Pryor

All humor is rooted in pain.

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor

Two things people throughout history have had in common are hatred and humour. I am proud that I have been able to use humour to lessen people's hatred.

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor

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

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

Who you gonna believe-me or your lying eyes?

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor