“There are many styles of standup, but the comedians I like are people like Dick Gregory and Richard Pryor. Because Richard Pryor told the truth. Chris Rock. I love Chris Rock. He's funny, but he's also poignant. He's not there just to make people laugh; he's there to make people wake up, too.”

American stand-up comedian, actor and magician

Charles Quinton Murphy was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and magician. He was best known for his work as a writer and cast member on Comedy Central’s sketch comedy series Chappelle’s Show, and later as a co-star of the sitcom Black Jesus. Murphy built his career across comedy and acting, with a style shaped by sketch work, stand-up, and on-screen performances. He was also the older brother of actor and comedian Eddie Murphy.