Chris Rock
Chris Rock
Christopher Julius "Chris" Rock III is an American comedian, actor, and producer...
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth7 February 1965
CityAndrews, SC
writing thinking laughing
I don't write jokes first. I write down topics. I think of what I want to talk about, and then I write the jokes - they don't write me... And even if you don't think it's funny, you won't think it's boring. You might disagree, but you'll listen. And maybe even laugh as you disagree.
writing laughing want
The thing about having an audience right there laughing is that critics can write what they want, but the proof is right there in front of you.
fun writing trying
The thing I try to get across to the writers - and I do a lot of writing, too - is that when I do stand-up, nothing I talk about is funny. Everything is really sad and tragic and then I make it funny.
country writing rapper
You can write a great country record and still be angry. Who's angrier than Toby Keith? He's angrier than the average 10 rappers.
writing two trying
I never really write the jokes. I just sit down over a week or two and try to figure out what I want to talk about. Once I narrow that down, then I start working on the material, like "How do I make this stuff funny?"
hang
I'm in show business, ... I want to hang out with Janet Jackson, not Jesse Jackson.
afford chance depend help nice people public work
These people depend on public transportation, and these people can't afford a nice hotel, because some of them work there. Now it's your chance to help them.
beat kids thank white
I want to thank all the white kids who beat (me). I'm rich!
black cosby exception father guys james
I kind of wanted to give him that James Evans nobility, ... With the exception of 'The Cosby Show,' every black father I see on TV, they're not really masculine. They're like these theater-type guys -- not gay, not straight, just theater.
walked
I've been working for a while -- I don't think I've ever done anything and walked out,
check depend jump nice people public time
Not everyone can jump in their SUV's and go check into a nice hotel. Those people depend on public transportation... Now it's the time to do something for them.
approve comments cringe name
I should see every script, I should make my comments and approve of jokes. I can't cringe at a show that's got my name on it.
casting excuse famous funny gonna horrible seen stunt
I've never seen stunt casting that's actually funny: 'Oh, it's Shaq,' and then there's some horrible excuse for him to dunk, ... It's, like, 'We got a famous guy, and he's gonna be famous tonight' -- and it sucks!
gave gonna next oscar oscars parking
Aw, man, they gave 'em the Oscar on stage. Next they're gonna give the Oscars in the parking lot. It'll be like a drive-through Oscar lane. You get an Oscar and a McFlurry and keep on moving.