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" I care about the work I do. But I'm not going to say that money's not an issue. "
Dave Chappelle
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" I still think people do have racial hang-ups, but I think one of the reasons I can joke about it is people are shedding those racial hatreds. "
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" The way the people around you position themselves around you to get in your pockets and in your mind is infuriating to me. "
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" I'm cool with failing so long as I know that there are people around me that love me unconditionally. "
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" The worst thing to call somebody is crazy. It's dismissive. "
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" If I put forth a legitimate effort, then I feel like, if that doesn't work out, that's all I can do. "
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" I think extreme sports are really good for relieving stress. "
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" Everyone around me says, You're a genius! You're great! That's your voice! But I'm not sure if they're right. "
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" I want to tell my jokes. I want to have time with my children. I want to entertain people. And at one point, I'll walk away from show business. But I don't want to walk away empty-handed. "
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" One of the things that happens when people make the leap from a certain amount of money to tens of millions of dollars is that the people around you dramatically change. "
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" You know you must be doing something right if old people like you. "
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" I got a lot of positive people around me. "
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" After a while, a joke, if you say it too much, just becomes contrived, or fake-sounding. "
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