I was doing sketches that were funny but socially irresponsible. I felt I was deliberately being encouraged and I was overwhelmed. Dave Chappelle deliberatelyencouragefelt Change image and share on social
I just always loved stand-up. It's like magic. You say something, and a whole room full of people laughs together. Say something else, they laugh again. The fact that people come to see that and participate in that... I don't know, it's just like magic. Dave Chappelle factfulllaugh share on social
Fame for me is like a place, a country I'm taking a tour through. Dave Chappelle countryfameplace Change image and share on social
The hardest thing to do is to be true to yourself, especially when everybody is watching. Dave Chappelle hardthingtrue Change image and share on social
Everyone around me says, You're a genius! You're great! That's your voice! But I'm not sure if they're right. Dave Chappelle geniusgreatvoice Change image and share on social
I still think people do have racial hang-ups, but I think one of the reasons I can joke about it is people are shedding those racial hatreds. Dave Chappelle hanghatredjoke Change image and share on social
I want to tell my jokes. I want to have time with my children. I want to entertain people. And at one point, I'll walk away from show business. But I don't want to walk away empty-handed. Dave Chappelle businesschildempty Change image and share on social
You can become famous but you can't become unfamous. You can become infamous but not unfamous. Dave Chappelle famousinfamousunfamous Change image and share on social
The higher up I went, the less happy I was. Dave Chappelle happyhigh Change image and share on social
My father told me 'Name your price in the beginning. If it ever gets more expensive than the price you name, get out of there.' Dave Chappelle beginexpensivefather Change image and share on social