"Why is Dave Chappelle going to Africa? Why does Mariah Carey make a hundred-million dollar deal and take her clothes off on TRL? A weak person can not get here and talk to you. Ain't no weak people talking to you. So what is happening in Hollywood? Nobody knows! The worst thing to call somebody is crazy. It's dismissive. I don't understand this person, so they're crazy. That's bullshit. These people are not crazy, they're strong people. Maybe the environment is a little sick."

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Source: Turning the Table on 'Actor's Studio's' James Lipton. Interview with Neal Conan, www.npr.org. November 6, 2006.

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Dave Chappelle

Comedian, Actor, Writer

Dave Chappelle is a renowned comedian and actor known for his incisive commentary on race and society, particularly through his groundbreaking show, 'Chappelle's Show.'

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