Eddie [Murphy] is an icon. He's one of the reason why I started doing comedy in the beginning. He opened a lot of doors for black people.

If you can survive 'Saturday Night Live,' then you're good as far as show business is concerned.

My father was the role model I looked up. My dad was an entertainer, too. I patterned my life after him. He wanted me to do better than he did. He never sold a record in his life, but to me he was still a rock star.

Too many people focus on the thing, instead of the heavenly glory of it. I don't want to give away what to expect.

I can make people laugh at the drop of a dime. God's given me that ability.

I had a great time working on 'Saturday Night Live.' It was one of the important times in my life.

You can't hold me to the same standard as the president or a school teacher. I'm just a comedian. My job is like Archie Bunker.