Richard Pryor:

I went to Africa. 'Cause I wanted to find out where I came from. And you know what I found out? I'm from a long line of slaves. I didn't find no kings and queens. I found a bunch of people living in huts with no doors. And I said, 'No wonder y'all got took. Y'all didn't even have no doors!'

— Richard Pryor Modern

Comedian

Context

Stand-up routine

Date / Period

1979

Source

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvKc3q2ZR4I

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