Richard Pryor Quotes

• 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

  Topics in Uncategorized

• The reason people use a crucifix against vampires is because vampires are allergic to bullshit.

  Richard Pryor

  Topics in Religion

• The black groups that boycott certain films would do better to get the money together to make the films they want to see, or stay in church and leave us to our work.

  Richard Pryor

  Topics in Money, Uncategorized

  Tags in Groups, Leave

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

  Richard Pryor

  Topics in Attitude, Money

• 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

  Topics in Family, Money

  Tags in Selfish

• The black groups that boycott certain films would do better to get the money together to make the films they want to see, or stay in church and leave us to our work.

  Richard Pryor

  Topics in Money, Uncategorized

  Tags in Better, Back

• 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.

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  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Time, Car, Everything, Struggle

• Everyone carries around his own monsters.

  Richard Pryor

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Around, Everyone, Monsters

• Hawaii is the best form of comfort for me. When I die, I want to be cremated, and I want half my ashes spread in the Pacific around the island, the rest on the property.

  Richard Pryor

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Comfort, Die

• 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

  Topics in Movies

  Tags in Kid

• Booty is just a ghetto expression, and I’m just a booty star.

  Richard Pryor

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Expression, Star

• 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

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Back, Pressure

• I believe in the institution of marriage, and I intend to keep trying till I get it right.

  Richard Pryor

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Believe, Right, Trying

• 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

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Believe, Blessed, Struggle

• 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

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Person, True, Words

• I don’t see myself getting married again, but if I do, it will be forever.

  Richard Pryor

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Myself, Again, Getting

• 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.

  Richard Pryor

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Nice, Alone, Care

• I ain’t no movie star, man. I’m a booty star.

  Richard Pryor

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Movie, Star

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

  Richard Pryor

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Performer, Enjoyed

• I believe in divine forces and energies.

  Richard Pryor

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Believe, Divine

Richard Pryor (47)

Birth:	1st December, 1940
Death:	10th December, 2005
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Actor, Comedian, Critic, Writer

About

Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic, writer, and MC. Pryor was known for uncompromising examinations of racism and topical contemporary issues, which employed colorful vulgarities, and profanity, as well as racial epithets.

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