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Publisher's Summary
Richard Pryor journeys from his childhood in a family that worked in whore-houses and bars, through to his years in Hollywood - the money, the women, the drugs - and the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
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- Fritz E. Mason
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Powerful and painful
This was one of the best books on Audible, yet one of the most painful. Richard Pryor was an exceptional talent and his insights in this book are amazing. I would have liked to hear more about some of his professional relationships and it seemed that he only skims the surface when talking Eddie Murphy, Redd Foxx, and Gene Wilder. One of the best and most brutally honest autobiographies I’ve read.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-07-18
Not funny, just sad
A dead honest and truly sad story that moved me. I didn't know all of this about Richard Pryor. This one I will for sure listen to again! Well written and read. Five stars from me.
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- Bighead
- 03-04-18
The tragic life of Richard Pryor
What a story. Miss the man and his humor. This book humanizes him and brings him close to earth, but don't worry, his feet never touch the ground.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-03-18
Interesting
Wow, Richard Pryor. I think that is enough said. very interesting to read this book.
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- MsDior
- 08-13-18
Wow...
Richard Pryor lived his life... should have been dead long time ago.. Reminded me of the stories some of my uncle's told. Great read when you think your own life is fucked up.
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- EARNEST R.
- 05-19-18
Great Reading Absolutely Amazing
Absolutely Amazing Stories Life Lessons We Can All Learn From!! Thanks Mr.Richard Pryor Love You !!!!
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- Cinnabun
- 01-10-20
great storytelling
great storytelling but the saddest thing I've ever read. I kept waiting for the jokes or the light and there was none
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- Michael Augustine
- 07-19-18
Read the book years ago
I really think the narration could have been better. I read the book year ago and the narrator just did not capture the Richard Pryor style. It was not his fault. Maybe a comedian should have do it.
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- Anonymous User
- 05-23-18
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great read. I was aware of some of the things in this book but not all
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- Cliente Amazon
- 03-03-18
A must have
If you want to know how its genius mind worked, you have to read it. It is an honest self description from the funniest man ever born.
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- sam Horgan
- 11-19-18
Amazing
I had no idea what to expect. at first I thought it would be a light listen but it turns into a funny but Frank assessment of his life. for all the highs and lows you may think you know about, this book explains what a tormented human Richard Pryor was. l
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- colin challinor
- 02-26-20
Good story but....
I've gone right off Richard Pryor after hearing this book! Interesting story though, not sure how he remembered this stuff when he was off his face most of the time!
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- Dawn
- 02-06-20
interesting story
interesting story but very much expected as Richard Pryor lived a lot of his demons in the public eye. still worth a read though if your a fan or buddin comedian.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-16-19
Great book disappointing audiobook
The whole performance is full of the narrator crowbarring in Richards stand up. As a huge Pryor fan to hear all of his material spoken like this was annoying and ruined the flow of what otherwiae is a great story