184 Quotes by Dave Chappelle

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    I have angst in my life, but I’m like anybody. We all have angst in our lives that we pick up and fidget with and then we put down and look at some other things that make us feel good or enjoy our lives.

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    They do what they do for money – that’s all. I don’t even know why you’re listening to me. I’ve done commercials for both Coke and Pepsi. Truth is, I can’t even taste the difference, but Pepsi paid me last, so there it is.

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    I’m happier in the way a guy gets happier when he starts to mature. It doesn’t make things easier, but I’m so much better at handling them.

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    My kids look actually happy. And I learned early on that perfectionism and parenthood is a toxic combination for everybody involved. In other words, so many things can flourish naturally. All you gotta do is make sure the soil’s right. I view myself more like a guide than a ruler.

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    Something about New York, man: You can do more comedy there probably than you can anywhere in the world. If you’re interested in being funny, New York is the place to go.

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    I get a little heated when I talk about the past. But I wanted to be clear – I’m not mad at anybody – not anymore.

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    If I put forth a legitimate effort, then I feel like, if that doesn’t work out, that’s all I can do.

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    I care about the work I do. But I’m not going to say that money’s not an issue.

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    Why don’t you click your heels three times and go back to Africa.

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