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" All I can do is try to create my own brand and have people appreciate me for that. "

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" I don't see how people are comfortable with seeing other people be great. You can be happy for anybody, but what is your excuse to not want to be great? These people are great because they just say, 'I'ma do that,' and they do it. That's it. There's no scientifical process. "

" HartBeat Productions is a company established by me; it's mine. I run it. I have employees. "

" Having other comedians complimenting my work is the biggest accolade that I can get. "

" When you have box-office results, Hollywood treats you different. Hollywood stands up. Once you get to the point where Hollywood sees that you create results, then the demand for you becomes higher. "

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" Comedy Central was a great network, but 'Chappelle's Show' took it to a completely different level. Other shows got bigger because so many viewers were watching the 'Chappelle' reruns. For BET, the 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' has that same potential. "

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" I'm not a good storm-outer... because I forget stuff. "

" In comedy, my strengths are improvisation. "

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