It got very tedious saying the same jokes in the same way with the same attitude.
I generally have a real strong idea or a strong punchline, and I just try to get to it by rambling around, as I don't like to memorize words.
Many frequently change their principles, but seldom their practices.
Whenever I do theaters, I don't like 'em. I don't think they're right for stand-up.
Never raise expectations in others that you cannot realize: promise is less pleasing than disappointment is vexatious.
I guess [Richard] Pryor was that good. I never saw him in a theater, but I imagine he was that good, because he was such a phenomenal actor.