10 Surprising Facts About Richard Pryor
Richard Pryor , who was born on December 1 , 1940 , is considered by many to be the greatest stand - up comedian of all time . Jerry Seinfeldreferred to him as “ the Picasso of our professing . ” Chris Rock has squall him comedy’sRosa Parks . Yet the indelible mark Pryor made on the populace of clowning only separate part of his story . Like his career in the glare , Pryor ’s world offstage was also highly compelling and full of shocking turns ....