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The Official Biography of Richard Pryor
The Official Biography of Richard Pryor
| From Peoria, Illinois poverty to
Hollywood affluence. From abandonment by his mother to adoration from
millions of fans. From a childhood in a brothel to eight marriages
(twice to the same woman) and seven children. From tragedy to triumph
and back again, Richard Pryor has earned the status of Legend as a
masterful storyteller, a multi-talented entertainer, a comic of acerbic
wit, and a survivor with no self-pity. Born December 1, 1940, Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor III became one of the most influential comedians in the history of comedy. Few comics today will talk about their own careers without mentioning the inspiration they received from Pryor. A talented yet controversial man, most people either love him unconditionally or hate him passionately — but few ignore him. (Read Full Story) |
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