Most people that you talk to, they's intelligent. Like I said, "Most people."

I was kicked out of school because of my attitude. I was not assimilating. So I went to work, taking any jobs I could get.

When I was in Africa, this voice came to me and said, "Richard, what do you see?" I said, "I see all types of people." The voice said, "But do you see any niggers?" I said, "No." It said, "Do you know why? 'Cause there aren't any."

I became a performer because it was what I enjoyed doing.

I realized this is what God has dealt me, and I should be thankful considering all that's happened to me in my life, but MS caused the movies to stop - stop dead - and I miss it.

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

There's a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at.