Richard Pryor:

My mama used to whip me so bad, I wished I'd never been born. And if I had a choice, I'd take death.

— Richard Pryor Modern

Comedian

Context

Stand-up routine

Date / Period

1974

Source

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvKc3q2ZR4I

Verification

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Explanation

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