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Chris Tucker, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy, and Robin Williams were all inspired by Richard Pryor. As a comedian, writer, actor, and director, Pryor achieved stature as one of the most significant American artists of the last half-century. He has about 50 movies, many Grammy winning albums, and legendary live comedy performances. Pryor's talents and influence extend over multiple mediums. He is an Emmy-award winning writer (his credits include co-writer of the film Blazing Saddles), and starred in a children's television series as well as in a short-lived, prime time television series. Yet Pryor, who now suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, in 1998 became the first recipient of the Mark Twain Award for Humor, and is perhaps best known for his scathing, irreverent, insightful, and hilarious critique and commentary on all aspects of the human condition. Race relations, sexuality, drug usage, politics, and spirituality are some of the subjects Pryor covers.  His quotes & jokes are legendary.

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