When I started in the clubs, I had to work places where didn't nobody else want to work. I had to do clubs where street gangs were, had to do motorcycle gangs, gay balls and things of that nature.

I'm not a politician, I'm a comedian. I know my limitations.

Stand-up is what I am; stand-up is what made me.

Hugs aren't like pieces of pie. Plenty of hugs to go around.

I'm so black, I leave fingerprints on coal.

As I got older, I got into all kinds of things in the streets - but for some reason, I never got caught up with the gangs growing up. Everybody dug me, man. I never had problems.

I want to have fun. Life ain't no dress rehearsal. I want to have fun. I'm a comedian; I ain't no politician. So everything I do is with humor, with love.