"When that fire hit your ass, it will sober your ass up quick! I saw something, I went, Well, that's a pretty blue. You know what? That looks like... FIRE! Fire is inspirational. They should use it in the Olympics, because I ran the 100 in 4.3."

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Source: Live At the Sunset Strip, 1982.

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Richard Pryor

Comedian, Actor

Richard Pryor was a groundbreaking comedian and actor known for his candid exploration of race and identity in his work.

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