In Pryor Convictions: And Other Life Sentences, the legendary comedian recounted his unbelievable story—from growing up in his mother’s brothels to setting himself on fire in a drug-fueled mania.

”Yes, it`s true,” Richard Pryor said. ”After the fire (in 1980) I got hooked on drugs again. I`ve been clean now for 1/2 years, and it`s still one day at a time.” Pryor was … ...

After Richard Pryor filmed the 1973 movie "The Mack," about a pimp, VonHeitman said, he tried immersing himself in that life. Richard wasn't interested in being safe ever in his life. Never.

`Re-enactments of life’ “First or all, you have to had come from Peoria, Ill., and have your grandmother raise you in a brothel to have the fuel to become Richard Pryor,” Lopez said.

Why Richard Pryor is Still Funny. Episode 12 | 16m 28s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Hallease and Evelyn look at how comedy has changed throughout modern history. From minstrels to vaudeville to ...

Paul Mooney, known for his comedic writing for Richard Pryor and appearances in "Bamboozled" and "Chappelle's Show" has died. He was 79. The Emmy-nominated comedian's agent Helene Shaw confirmed ...

Richard Pryor's Daughter Rain Says He Was ... "I was the kid that would show up with the big 'just say no to ... "To walk off the stage when you have a hit gig and your life is kind of ...