Friends take up time, and I didn't have time.

- Richard Pryor

A lie is profanity. A lie is the worst thing in the world. Art is the ability to tell the truth.

- Richard Pryor

The reason people use a crucifix against vampires is because vampires are allergic to bullshit.

- Richard Pryor

I'm not addicted to cocaine. I just like the way it smells.

- Richard Pryor

The MS really started going downhill in 1990.

- Richard Pryor

There's nothing worse than being an aging young person.

- Richard Pryor

Two things people throughout history have had in common are hatred and humour. I am proud that I have been able to use humour to lessen people's hatr…

- Richard Pryor

I believe the ability to think is blessed. If you can think about a situation, you can deal with it. The big struggle is to keep your head clear enou…

- Richard Pryor

All humor is rooted in pain.

- Richard Pryor