Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor

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

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

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

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

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor

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

Sure, I have friends, plenty of friends, and they all come around wantin’ to borrow money. I’ve always been generous with my friends and family, with money, but selfish with the important stuff like love.

Richard Pryor

There was a time in my life when I thought I had everything – millions of dollars, mansions, cars, nice clothes, beautiful women, and every other materialistic thing you can imagine. Now I struggle for peace.

Richard Pryor

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

Richard Pryor