I grew up in the projects in Brooklyn, and I consider myself lucky and blessed to be where I am - just working.

As a child, I was able to know that I wanted a better life.

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.

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.

I see the ups and downs. I see the mistakes I've made. I see a funny person. I see a serious person. I see a diamond. I see the good times. I see the bad times. And I see knowledge of self. I see knowledge of self. I know who I am. When I look in the mirror, I see me.

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.

If I don't offend somebody, then I'm probably not funny.