I felt in a lot of instances I was deliberately being put through stress because when you’re a guy who generates money, people have a vested interest in controlling you.
DAVE CHAPPELLEI don’t want anything bad to happen to the United States, but if North Korea ever drops a nuclear bomb on this country, I swear to God, I hope it lands in Hartford.
More Dave Chappelle Quotes
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Listen, here it is: Technically, I never quit. I’m seven years late for work.
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The only way you can know where the line is, is if you cross it.
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Remember what the Bible says: He who is without sin, cast the first rock. And I shall smoketh it.
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They do what they do for money – that’s all. I don’t even know why you’re listening to me. I’ve done commercials for both Coke and Pepsi. Truth is, I can’t even taste the difference, but Pepsi paid me last, so there it is.
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The worst thing to call somebody is crazy. It’s dismissive. “I don’t understand this person. So they’re crazy.” That’s bullshit. These people are not crazy. They strong people. Maybe their environment is a little sick.
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I get a little heated when I talk about the past. But I wanted to be clear – I’m not mad at anybody – not anymore.
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If I can make a teacher’s salary doing comedy, I think that’s better than being a teacher.
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I’m famous today. People like me today. Might not like me tomorrow. You can’t count on it.
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Stand-up is the kind of gig that’ll show you where you’re at.
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It seems like there’s never enough famous white people among comic in Hollywood.
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I just like seeing people. I just like meeting people. I like finding out new walks of life and new ideas.
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Once you been performing on the streets you can conquer any venue.
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I have all these weird fantasies. Going coast-to-coast on my motorcycle and having random barbecues all over America. No show, no nothing.
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You know you must be doing something right if old people like you.
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I support anyone’s right to be who they want to be. My question is: to what extent do I have to participate in your self-image?
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