It's been a struggle for me because I had a chance to be white and refused.

My grandmother used to discipline me, I mean, beat my ass, and I deserved them, too.

The black groups that boycott certain films would do better to get the money together to make the films they want to see, or stay in church and leave us to our work.

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 went to Zimbabwe. I know how white people feel in America now; relaxed! Cause when I heard the police car I knew they weren't coming after me!

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

If I ain't horny, I check to see if my heart's beatin'.