“I know I wanted to be a comic when I was nine. I was thirteen the first time I did it. I was attending a Methodist Church youth retreat at the University of Southern Alabama. They held a talent show on the last night. I won, and then I made out with a 14-year-old girl from Prattville, Alabama.”

American stand-up comedian and actor

Ralph Duren May was an American stand-up comedian and actor. He was known for his wide-ranging touring and for comedy specials that appeared across multiple media platforms. May built his career in live comedy and on screen, becoming known for material shaped by his stage work and touring schedule. His performances reached audiences through televised and other recorded specials, and his work as an actor added to his public profile.