Richard Pryor

I don't believe in destiny. I believe in hard work. I believe in perseverance. I believe in never giving up.

I don't believe in luck. I believe in preparation. I believe in seizing opportunities. I believe in making your own luck.

I have a lot of anger. I have a lot of rage. I have a lot of resentment. And I use it. I use it in my comedy. I use it in my writing. I use it in my life.

I'm not a bitter person. I'm just a person who sees things for what they are.

I'm not a cynical person. I'm just a person who's seen a lot of shit.

I'm not a nihilist. I'm just a person who doesn't believe in anything.

I'm not a misanthrope. I just don't like most people.

I'm not an anarchist. I just don't believe in government.

I'm not a revolutionary. I just want to burn everything down.

I'm not a terrorist. I just want to blow things up.

I'm not a serial killer. I just enjoy watching people suffer.

I'm not a sociopath. I just don't care about other people's feelings.

I'm not a psychopath. I just enjoy manipulating people.

I'm not a narcissist. I just think I'm better than everyone else.

I'm not a megalomaniac. I just want to rule the world.

I'm not a god. I just play one on TV.

I'm not a saint. I'm just a sinner who repents every now and then.

I'm not a hero. I'm just a guy who tells jokes for a living.

I'm not a role model. I'm just a guy who tries to make people laugh.

I'm not a guru. I'm just a guy who has a lot of opinions.