I loved Richard Pryor. There was something so human about him. He talked about the things he'd been through open an honestly, he laid bare his soul and let us laugh with him at his own folleys. He was a flawed human being, as we all are, and he was open and honest about it in such a way that was really an inspiration.
I am truly sad the last years of his life were they way they were. He is an icon of my youth, I'm not sure if there will ever be another one like him.
He provided top-notch entertainment for countless people, yet he suffered so much in life, and I sincerely hope he is in God's hands now.
Long live "Mudbone"!
bump a worthwhile read. Ahhh, Freerepublic: unique amongst all the internet. V's wife.
I agree.
Many Freepers can't see beyond his "dirty word" act, but he was a very funny and humble man.
"That Nigger's Crazy" is my all-time favorite comedy album.
Every Black guy in comedy has ripped off Pryor's material, especially his patented "White Guy" voice.
"Pass the potatoes."