Richard Pryor

I'm not a philosopher. I'm just a guy who thinks a lot.

I'm not a prophet. I'm just a guy who sees the future.

I'm not a messiah. I'm just a guy who's trying to save the world.

I'm not a savior. I'm just a guy who's trying to help people.

I'm not a god. I'm just a guy who's trying to make a difference.

I'm not a legend. I'm just a guy who's been around for a long time.

I'm not an icon. I'm just a guy who's done a lot of work.

I'm not a genius. I'm just a guy who's smart enough to know what he doesn't know.

I'm not a visionary. I'm just a guy who sees things before other people do.

I'm not a leader. I'm just a guy who has a lot of followers.

I'm not a teacher. I'm just a guy who likes to share what he knows.

I'm not a preacher. I'm just a guy who likes to tell people what to do.

I'm not a guru. I'm just a guy who likes to give advice.

I'm not a shrink. I'm just a guy who likes to listen.

I'm not a doctor. I'm just a guy who likes to heal.

I'm not a lawyer. I'm just a guy who likes to argue.

I went to jail for a while. They said I resisted arrest. I didn't resist, I just didn't want to go.

I'm not a racist. I hate everybody equally.

I was in the hospital, and I looked at my chart, and it said, 'Richard Pryor, 42 years old, male, black.' I said, 'Damn, they got me right on the chart!'

You know, you can't please everybody. So you might as well please yourself.