Actors Quote by Keegan-Michael Key

The first time I heard Richard Pryor, I knew he would be a major force in the world of comedy.

— Bob Newhart

George Carlin was great right up to the end of his life. But Richard Pryor was probably the best, most gifted stand-up comedian who…

— Denis Leary

Richard Pryor is, in my mind, the most honest comedian. He bared his soul to people. I think that's why everybody loved him so…

— Joe Rogan

My personal favorite is Woody Allen, who is just amazing as a comedian.

— Vir Das

My inspiration is the one and only godfather of comedy himself, Richard Pryor. He's the greatest.

— Eddie Griffin

I love Richard Pryor. I love him to death.

— Mike Epps

I never asked to be compared to Richard Pryor. I just realised he was one of the greatest humorists we'd ever had on earth,…

— Lenny Henry

Richard Pryor is my favorite stand-up ever.

— Norm MacDonald

On the comedy side of what I love as a filmmaker are Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce, and Eddie Murphy; those are my favorites.

— David Dobkin

Richard Pryor - he had stories, he had characters, he had short jokes, and he had bits. He had all those things. Eddie Murphy…

— Charlie Murphy

My favourite comedian, of course, is Tim Conway. He has a way about him - being that belly-laugh kind of funny, and he has…

— Carol Burnett

The person I have admired the most in comedy terms would be Eric Morecambe, who is my total hero.

— Dawn French