I've never seen anyone more messed up over success than Richard Pryor. For him, it's a constant battle between success in the white world and keeping it real for his black self.
A new broom can sweep the floor, but an old broom knows where the dirt is. - Paul Mooney
A new broom can sweep the floor, but an old broom knows where the dirt is.
- Paul Mooney
I can't change the past, but one person can change the future - anything can happen. - Paul Mooney
I can't change the past, but one person can change the future - anything can happen.
When they were making black films in the '60s and the '70s, everyone knew their place, if you get my drift. You understand? Everyone knew the rules, … - Paul Mooney
When they were making black films in the '60s and the '70s, everyone knew their place, if you get my drift. You understand? Everyone knew the rules, …
I have nothing to do with racism in America; it was here when I got here. - Paul Mooney
I have nothing to do with racism in America; it was here when I got here.
No wonder circus animals do what they do: They tortured them. And you know the only ones they can't control? It's the chimpanzees. You can't control … - Paul Mooney
No wonder circus animals do what they do: They tortured them. And you know the only ones they can't control? It's the chimpanzees. You can't control …
If your hair is relaxed, white people are relaxed. If your hair is nappy, they're not happy. - Paul Mooney
If your hair is relaxed, white people are relaxed. If your hair is nappy, they're not happy.
White people are very good at acting like they're not racist. They deserve an Academy Award for that. - Paul Mooney
White people are very good at acting like they're not racist. They deserve an Academy Award for that.
Listen, we've got one little ol' black president, and white folks are upset, but they've had 43. - Paul Mooney
Listen, we've got one little ol' black president, and white folks are upset, but they've had 43.
If you have money and you have fame, but you don't have any confidence in your blackness, then it's all for nothing. - Paul Mooney
If you have money and you have fame, but you don't have any confidence in your blackness, then it's all for nothing.
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