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

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

I'm not a hateful person and don't condone any kind of violence against others.

The truth is if I had a gay son, I would love him just as much as if he was straight… I might have to try to love even more because I know of the difficulty that he would have in society.

Comedy clubs are sacred ground. That's where anything goes.

Being funny wasn't a career choice growing up, it was my way out of situations; a way to survive another day.

I don't even deal with politics. I just don't believe in them. I think politics are politricks. My whole thing is power to the people. I don't put my faith in any one man. I keep my faith in God. That's where I keep my faith.