Everything I talk about in stand-up is my experiences as an American, as a father, as a husband, as a black man, as a human being.

I love "30 Rock" because Tina Fey allows me to fly over the cuckoo nest once a week.

I would love to try action films.

Bad news travels at the speed of light; good news travels like molasses.

George Carlin is an influence on a generation. He made me want to do comedy.

My father was funnier than me. My father was Richard Pryor-funny. I'm just a better businessman.

I never wanted the ha-ha-ha laughter [at my shows]. I always aimed for the gut. I always aimed for the pretty girls in the front row, laughing and leaning over and pooting.