You're never going to see me playing a buffoon. Bernie Mac buffoonplay Change image and share on social
I became the storyteller of South Side Chicago. I used an old Kiwi liquid shoe polish as a microphone. I'd go around the house interviewing everybody, telling stupid jokes, doing voices. I mimicked Sidney Poitier, Sammy Davis Jr., people on 'Laugh-In,' Flip Wilson. Bernie Mac chicagodavisflip share on social
Whatever success I've had, I always like to top it. Bernie Mac havesuccesstop Change image and share on social
I want to speak directly to the audience, to say, 'I'm like you - I'm frustrated, I'm not an expert, I don't have a manual on parenting, I make mistakes, I'm selfish too.' Bernie Mac audiencedirectlyexpert Change image and share on social
I want to do something that people can really say, 'Hey, man, that was good, I'm proud of you, I'm proud of that.' 'Pride' and 'Transformers' and things like that. Bernie Mac goodheyman Change image and share on social
I'm looking for laughs, you know? If it take me to flip over a table, if I have to go physical comedy, I will do it. But whatever the joke needs at that particular time, is where I'm dedicated to. I'm not into beating somebody down and beating myself up. I don't do insults and things like that. I don't do it - I'm a storyteller. Bernie Mac beatcomedydedicate share on social
I was a street performer for two years. Bernie Mac performerstreetyear Change image and share on social
The one thing about comedy, making it become a part of you, the audience loves it, because you become part of them. Bernie Mac audiencecomedylove Change image and share on social
I want to play a villain - I can't wait to play a villain. Bernie Mac playvillainwait Change image and share on social