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" You get somebody to crack a smile, that's a beautiful thing. "

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" No matter what, if my son was gay, I'd treat him like a king. "

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" It's just, people recognize you for your work, you know? They love you for your work, and they judge you for your work. It's awesome to have people quoting you. I love it. "

" I've got friends who want money but don't want to do anything to earn it. "

" Yeah, race exists. Racism is still here, and it's doing well. Turn on the news. I don't think me and my comedy can really change that. "

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" Parents should support and love their kids no matter what. "

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" Martin Lawrence is one of my comedic heroes, and he's a genius. "

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" I want to be an example of a guy who made something of himself out of nothing. A guy who overcame the odds of a tough childhood, who worked hard, who didn't let his surroundings get the best of him and lead him to jail or the graveyard. Where I ended up - being a comedian, a TV star, and a movie actor - might be unique, but my story is not. "

" I don't see myself as angry, although other people see that. I just see myself as a short, dumpy guy with bad feet, and I'm passionate. "

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