I began working on stage in Atlanta when I was 3, doing a dance act with the Ragamuffins of Rhythm. Later I became a juvenile straight man for the older comedians. After that I worked out a stand-up act. — Nipsey Russell Copy Share Image
Many times good actors I have known in New York accept series. I tune in at the beginning of the new season and think 'He's really working.' But six months later, if I tune in again, the actor is on… — Nipsey Russell Copy Share Image
In all my years in show business - on stage, clubs and TV shows - my audience has been 75 percent white. In Las… — Nipsey Russell Copy Share Image
You see, the patience of an audience is very short, particularly with a non-entity. You're an intruder, and you must make them laugh within… — Nipsey Russell Copy Share Image
I'm all for ERA. I want to see women equal to men - not so damn superior like they've been. — Nipsey Russell Copy Share Image
For artistic fulfillment I prefer to work live. For career advancement, I go to the media. — Nipsey Russell Copy Share Image
One character mistook me for the model and remarked 'That Man-Tan sure works wonders!' That ain't Man-Tan. I'm tan, man. From my head to my toes. — Nipsey Russell Copy Share
If you owe too much on American Express, and your Diner's Club notes are too hard, take a loan on your Visa, and pay… — Nipsey Russell Copy Share Image
I've dropped a lot of race humor from my routines, not because I think it is in bad taste, but because I don't want… — Nipsey Russell Copy Share Image
