Bernie Mac

I have so much respect for what's funny.

My comedy comes from pain. I can't stand to see someone hurting.

My grandmother always told me how you start is how you finish.

I wish being a beekeeper, which I am, gave you a free pass on the carbon footprint, but it doesn't.

Before I die, I will preach to the Muslims in the Arab world. I will preach in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iran. I will preach in Tehran. I will do it under the umbrella of God. And see its impact.

I know I'm not the kind of person who's gonna wind up a walking jukebox, like many rock 'n' roll artists. They just play their hits and that's it. That doesn't appeal to me.