If you want to laugh, see a comedy. If you want to cry, see a drama, and if you want suspense, see… — Charlie Murphy Comedy Copy Share Image
Most actors can't write. Most writers can't act. Most comedians can't act. I can do all three, so why wouldn't I do… — Charlie Murphy Comedians Copy Share Image
As the older brother, I was expected to make sure no one messed with Eddie when he went to the park. He… — Charlie Murphy Brother Copy Share Image
Several of my uncles are comedians. My father is a comedian; my grandfather was known for his jokes. It definitely runs in… — Charlie Murphy Comedian Copy Share Image
I've become a writer, an actor, producing films, and having a TV show. I'm pretty successful and proud of it. — Charlie Murphy Actor Copy Share Image
I feel blessed to be able to do my stand up comedy all over the world, because some people never even leave… — Charlie Murphy Blessed Copy Share Image
If I want to be a real comedian, I can't let you dictate my material, so I started creating more new material. — Charlie Murphy Comedian Copy Share Image
I have people tell me all the time, 'I was expecting you to be mean.' Why is that? Because you saw me… — Charlie Murphy Acting Copy Share Image
Before I started doing standup, I knew that I had what it takes to develop an act. I went down to clubs… — Charlie Murphy Copy Share Image
When I first started doing comedy, I was 42 years old, and I was the brother of one of the most celebrated… — Charlie Murphy Brother Copy Share Image
I'm always working, and I'm a single parent, so I don't think I have time for stuff most normal people do. — Charlie Murphy Copy Share Image
My name is Charlie Murphy. I was born into this name, and I've been rolling how I've been rolling my whole life. — Charlie Murphy Copy Share Image
I was a bodyguard for somebody I love. That's not a good combination. I was always ready to beat somebody up. — Charlie Murphy Copy Share Image
I may make you angry or make you feel sorry for me, but in the end, you appreciate my show because it's… — Charlie Murphy Angry Copy Share Image
I wasn't drawn to comedy: it was drawn to me - from fighting in school to going to jail, then joining the… — Charlie Murphy Comedy Copy Share Image
Before stand-up, I didn't even have an agent. Once I started doing stand-up - boom. I got an agent. In fact, I… — Charlie Murphy Copy Share Image
I used to irritate people. I'd give them a hard time, and when it drove them crazy, that was funny to me. — Charlie Murphy Copy Share Image
You make shows, and you don't go into it thinking, 'Our show's going to be number one'; you go into it hoping… — Charlie Murphy Copy Share Image
I don't need to wait for someone else to get a bright idea and say, 'I wanna work with this guy.' I… — Charlie Murphy Copy Share Image
