I can personally feel the relief myself in my audiences when I bring up Obama because there was a lot of anti-Obama sentiment out there before the capture of bin Laden.

Blacks don't square dance. If you see a black person square dancing, it is definitely the seventh sign.

I used to want to be a singer and a musician for years, from 6 years old to today. I'm not really good, but in time I could be. I'm more of a singer than anything.

Stand-up keeps you alive. It is definitely the most specialized field in comedy because you need to stay sharp and well-tuned every night.

New Jack City' and 'Boyz 'N the Hood' are realities, but movies like 'Strictly Business' are realities, too.

I'd like to continue doing movies, clubs, concert halls and television. I like something about each one.

I do so many roles, I can't be typecast.

I would prefer not to be in a car with someone who can't really drive that well!

...when we feel powerless, we stop trying to find a better way.

My very first acting role was Tiny Tim in 'A Christmas Carol.'

I feel like I want to be known first and foremost for my work.

I don't even like old cars. I'd rather have a goddam horse. A horse is at least human, for God's sake.

Anybody who writes knows the horrible, wonderful, beautiful foulness that comes every week. A lot of moaning, screaming agony - "Oh my god, the deadline's coming."

That's what life is all about: Let's have a party. Let's have it tonight.

Shakespeare must be a black girl.

I am a very lucky artist in the sense that I have had all my life a lot of opportunities to do what I want to do.

Idolizing is a strong word, though. I'm happy that people respond well to the work I'm doing now. If anyone admires what I'm doing in any way, then I'm really proud of it.

I killed you. And you. And you.