Everyone around me says, You’re a genius! You’re great! That’s your voice! But I’m not sure if they’re right.
DAVE CHAPPELLEI think every group of black guys should have at least one white guy in it.
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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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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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Listen, here it is: Technically, I never quit. I’m seven years late for work.
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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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Remember what the Bible says: He who is without sin, cast the first rock. And I shall smoketh 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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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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People don’t know what it’s like standing up there onstage, when you have a wall of people smiling at you.
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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 famous today. People like me today. Might not like me tomorrow. You can’t count on it.
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Something about New York, man: You can do more comedy there probably than you can anywhere in the world. If you’re interested in being funny, New York is the place to go.
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No matter how old you are, if a little kid hands you a toy phone, you answer it.
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Chivalry is dead. Women killed it.
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I think every group of black guys should have at least one white guy in it.
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My wife asked me once if I weren’t a comedian, what I would do. I couldn’t answer the question. I never imagined doing anything else.
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