Honestly, working with Eddie Murphy was mind-blowing just in terms of the budget alone. To see the respect he commands, to witness his presence, you understand why he and people like Martin Lawrence are stars.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I had all the intentions of being the next Eddie Murphy.
Eddie Murphy was the Michael Jordan of comedy. He had a full range of abilities.
If I could work with Eddie Murphy on 'SNL,' I think I could quit comedy forever. For me and my generation, he's God.
Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, those guys mean so much to me because I watched those guys and how they transform and watch the commitment to what they do. I admire them.
I decided I'd never do a series again, but I was offered a pilot for a series through Eddy Murphy Productions, and that was the gig that got me Parker Lewis.
Eddie Murphy was my guy for a long time. My first exposure to 'SNL' was his 'Best Of' VHS, and I would watch it over and over again. He was one of the few people on the show to play with the live elements and engage with the audience.
I'm a huge fan of Bill Macy, so working with him in any capacity was exciting for me.
We were big Saturday Night Live and Eddie Murphy fans.
Martin Lawrence is one of my comedic heroes, and he's a genius.
As a young actor, I worked with Kevin McNally and have always thought him brilliant.