My wife asked me once if I weren't a comedian what I would do. I couldn't answer the question. I never imagined doing anything else.
From Dave Chappelle
Being famous is great, it's not like bad or horrible or anything.
The way the people around you position themselves around you to get in your pockets and in your mind is infuriating to me.
I get a little heated when I talk about the past. But I wanted to be clear - I'm not mad at anybody - not anymore.
Comedy is a very approval-oriented field.
I felt in a lot of instances I was deliberately being put through stress because when you're a guy who generates money, people have a vested interested in controlling you.
I don't care if I ever work in TV again.
I've done 10 or 11 pilots for network television, which is ridiculous.
If I put forth a legitimate effort, then I feel like, if that doesn't work out, that's all I can do.
I was doing sketches that were funny but socially irresponsible. I felt I was deliberately being encouraged and I was overwhelmed.
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