Pryo

Pryor

Found this link on Mark Evanier's site:

Several comics interview Richard Pryor.

A couple of interesting notes:

On his own use of the word "nigger," and use of it by comedians today:

I did and do use it at times. The way most comics use it is for shock and all it does is disappoint. The only comic I hear use it to fit a routine is [US comic] Dave Chappelle. He can do it.

And on stand up comics, today:

Only a few comics are being really honest and daring, and not just going for the okee-doke. I love Chris Rock, and Chappelle. Colin Quinn is dangerous. There are some I see that will grow or not. I don't know all their names.

It's a cool read. Check it out.