I got a lot of positive people around me.
DAVE CHAPPELLEStand-up is the kind of gig that’ll show you where you’re at.
More Dave Chappelle Quotes
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Everyone around me says, You’re a genius! You’re great! That’s your voice! But I’m not sure if they’re right.
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The kid is the best thing that ever happened to me.
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I have angst in my life, but I’m like anybody. We all have angst in our lives that we pick up and fidget with and then we put down and look at some other things that make us feel good or enjoy our lives.
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I was doing sketches that were funny but socially irresponsible. I felt I was deliberately being encouraged and I was overwhelmed.
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I don’t want the money. I don’t want the drama. I just want to do my show. I want to have fun again.
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I always take a relationship to the next level. If that works out, I take it to the next level after that, until I finally reach that level when it becomes absolutely necessary for me to leave.
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I think every group of black guys should have at least one white guy in it.
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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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I’m cool with failing so long as I know that there are people around me that love me unconditionally.
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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.
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You’ve got to say ‘yes’ to your destiny. Life’s happening right now, look around you. There goes some life. Come on, Mamma, live!
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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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I’m happier in the way a guy gets happier when he starts to mature. It doesn’t make things easier, but I’m so much better at handling them.
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My father told me ‘Name your price in the beginning. If it ever gets more expensive than the price you name, get out of there.’
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