Quotes by

Richard Pryor

Movies are movies, and I dont think any of them are going to hurt the moral fiber of America and all that nonsense. – Richard Pryor

Even when I was a little kid, I always said I would be in the movies one day, and damned if I didnt make it. – Richard Pryor

I realized this is what God has dealt me, and I should be thankful considering all thats happened to me in my life, but MS caused the movies to stop – stop dead – and I miss it. – Richard Pryor

I think about being married again, having a home and a wife. No one can ever be married too many times, and maybe if I keep trying Ill get it right one day. – Richard Pryor

Sure, I have friends, plenty of friends, and they all come around wantin to borrow money. Ive always been generous with my friends and family, with money, but selfish with the important stuff like love. – Richard Pryor

I went to Zimbabwe. I know how white people feel in America now relaxed! Cause when I heard the police car I knew they werent coming after me! – Richard Pryor

When you aint got no money, you gotta get an attitude. – Richard Pryor

I think about dying. Ive come to realize we all die alone in one way or another. – Richard Pryor

I just dont want to die alone, thats all. Thats not too much to ask for, is it It would be nice to have someone care about me, for who I am, not about my wallet. – Richard Pryor

Marriage is really tough because you have to deal with feelings… and lawyers. – Richard Pryor

I believe in the institution of marriage, and I intend to keep trying till I get it right. – Richard Pryor

A sold-out house my first night back. Do you have any idea what kinda pressure that is? I could have been at home in my warm bed, playing Nintendo. – Richard Pryor

There was a time in my life when I thought I had everything – millions of dollars, mansions, cars, nice clothes, beautiful women, and every other materialistic thing you can imagine. Now I struggle for peace. – Richard Pryor

I was kicked out of school because of my attitude. I was not assimilating. So I went to work, taking any jobs I could get. – Richard Pryor