Because Eddie [Murphy] came from where I come from, the Bushwick section of Brooklyn. People in the projects used to call me Fat Murphy.

My sense of humor was a tool for me getting past my mother and father separating, my older brother having cerebral palsy, and the bullies in the schoolyard. I had to make them laugh to keep them off my ass. I brought that to my professional career.

I'm very giving. Even if it's for nonsense, I'll give it to you.

My sense of humor is a turkey, and I pull it out of the oven and baste it in reality.

Outside of show business, I live a normal life.

When I'm in the mood to listen to music, I do like to go to the SkyBar [ L.A.].

I think people would want to see Tracy Morgan host Saturday Night Live.