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 CHAPPELLESomething 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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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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When I’m on stage, I get real happy there. Maybe that’s the only time in my adult life I feel like myself.
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You know you must be doing something right if old people like you.
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Constantly take inventory of what’s important to you.
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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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Listen, here it is: Technically, I never quit. I’m seven years late for work.
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Comedians by and large are some of the most sensitive people on earth. Even if they’re socially callous.
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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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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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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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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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The world can’t tell you who you are. You’ve just got to figure out who you are and be there, for better or worse.
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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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Once you been performing on the streets you can conquer any venue.
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I don’t normally talk about my religion publicly because I don’t want people to associate me and my flaws with this beautiful thing. And I believe it is beautiful religion if you learn it the right way.
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