"Stopping Drinking" | Richard Pryor: Here And Now | Now Playing

[@djslicelasvegas3964]

He mastered hecklers with ease…they couldn’t touch him. The GOAT!

[@Steven-x9b6h]

True .Fact. Confident in his skin,humble,brutally honest.Loved and admired.Mr.Pryor

[@RyanHorn-fk1sg]

Definitely Quick

[@Harriston-g4c]

Didnt he , LOLOLOLOL, he loved it when they try to get in the show,,,

[@jmb-bj9gs]

That's becuz everyone gave him SHIT when he was starting out !! God bless him !! Loved him !

[@Steven-x9b6h]

@@jmb-bj9gs the world's full of shit talkers

[@zackdaniels6858]

He was an Absolute Gem of a Man that not Only Inspired but quite literally Changed the Scene and inspired The Best.

[@Got2gofishin]

As a recovered alcoholic, coming up on 23 years sober, I can relate to everything he was talking about. Occasionally, my sick alcoholic mind will try to tell me that I could handle it now and that I could have just one drink. Thank God i know better. If I were to have even one beer today, that overwhelming obsession for more would overtake me and I would be that guy Richard was talking about. But, The real problem would be, I would be that way for probably the rest of my life, which most likely, not be very long. What a great skit this was for me. It reminds me of myself and of the miserable existence I had for so long and what a wonderful life I now live that could be totally destroyed by just one drink.

[@neriobrandolini3347]

Stay strong brother. You're an example for everyone.

[@xXHashassinXx]

Thanks man. I struggle, and I'm drinking a small amount of lab grade alcohol right now. (I run a lab from home and make a humble living that way) and you may have a point. You'd think a man of science would know better, but I keep telling myself if I just analyze and act accordingly, I can keep a handle on it, but every time I slip up, sooner or later I regret it.

[@PilarGuillot]

good for you and most of all, forrecognizing it. You sound thoughtful and a realist with hope. Keep going Forward, my friend. x

[@johndoe2883]

I get blind drunk every day for two years now, how long do you think it will last...

[@PurpleHazePro]

@@xXHashassinXx please reach out for help? you’re suffering and punishing yourself why? 🥺

[@MDCB1]

Gratitude!!!

[@guthax30]

He was one smooth mother F'r deflecting those heckles like that

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

He barely acknowledged that guy, just kinda waved him aside. CLASS.

[@lilezur543]

@@DanielAppleton-lr9eq he mocked without making eye contact near him lmao using his words like a conversation in his head.

[@edog7059]

I remember watching his TV show when young. Although a very funny man - he could also make you cry.

[@firsttorecess1074]

What a pro! Just uses the heckling in his act and stays cool the whole time.

[@edmundjarveaux3763]

Hands Down this was The True King of Comedy. Theres the imitators and wanabees but this is Unmatched Genius. This man never bashed or Hated on other comics. HE JUST DID HIM!! LOVED THIS GUYBECAUSE AT 16 YRS OLD HE OPENED MY EYES TO LAUGHTER AND JOY. MR.RICH. - NEVER ANOTHER EVEN CLOSE!!!-❤

[@Biggiao-Italiano]

Greatest of all time!!! We miss u Rich

[@jacobbell4687]

Yes indeed

[@MichaelLuke-w6p]

Richard was without doubt the funniest bloke that ever lived😂 absolutely timeless humour, always cheers me up whenever I am down. RIP Richard the great❤😢

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

Richard The Great. He'd like that.

[@ryanjessen9181]

Richard pryor he was great man I like Richard pryor too Richard pryor he was hilarious

[@dongorsegner4607]

In my younger years I was a cop………man he nailed the drunk crying telling his sad tale of sorrow😅

[@thesuncollective1475]

Richard was the original article

[@freespirit369-nb4jf]

I bet you have driven intoxicated before too

[@branevans3705]

Pryor is my FAVE forever. Seriously now ❤

[@sophiecartman]

SAME❤

[@nyccolm]

God Bless him. Nothing better than true and vulnerable comedy- the real thing.

[@bigdaddypiggy]

To have been alive when both Pryor & Carlin were at the top of their game makes me feel extremely lucky 😉

[@leotimtom6637]

Carlin was clever, witty, asinine but maybe not that funny, I enjoyed his bits but rarely laughed, he was too sharp and bitter. Pryor is simply too weak in crafting jokes.

[@AP-gb3eh]

@@leotimtom6637🐂💩

[@tarascotland408]

Yeah they were ok but our local guy was Billy Connolly… ❤ Spoiled us for all the rest

[@rebelsixtynine1]

Wish we had both back.that was true comedy.

[@johnbarroll1120]

Absolutely the alltime best improvisational comic. Ever!

[@Yapostadodat]

Sober or Stoned, he was absolutley THE BEST!

[@kuleebaba9014]

I'm not addicted to cocaine. I just like its smell. - Richard Pryor

[@Pandapoo44]

Swear. I've never heard this one

[@Jeffah_Iman_Kauchape]

Hahahaahahahaaa…give @kuleebaba9014 a Robertson, white. Karma pays! Take adventure…bado mmoja! Go figure #MafiaTone

[@Oogidahboogidah]

“Cocaine ain’t addictive. I got friends do it every day and they ain’t addicted.”

[@miscprojects9662]

Richard and Gene. Two entertainers and incredible human beings. The world of today does not deserve either of them but they are what it needs.

[@brianballard1153]

Getting off the vapors and living in reality is the best !! Grateful

[@trevorberridge6079]

It doesn't matter how many times I've watched Richard Pryor's routines over the decades he makes me laugh just as much every time. The absolute GOAT of stand up comedy.

[@weezie5432]

Without a doubt! The best!❤

[@mybachhertzbaud3074]

Thank goodness for performing arts preservation. Richard was a very unique guy thar should be seen and heard thru the ages.🤔

[@mr8966]

It is rare that anything a person says is funny, Pryor was one of them. #Legend

[@studiolonepine]

This is why he is the GOAT!

[@MrRudyc]

The funniest man that ever existed! RIP Richard

[@nortesfgangsfmtohaystack3805]

Fr

[@Turfbaby831]

Red fox is funnier

[@MrRudyc]

@@Turfbaby831 you are correct. But he observed, Red Foxx told jokes.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@@MrRudyc The BEST. Even if he could be really raw.

[@Jlh0023]

110%% accurate he's in a category on his own. I'm sorry everyone else. He's the GOAT

[@eoin1350]

Miss you Richard.

[@janedoe4858]

I know it gets tossed around alot but Pryor really was The GOAT.

[@travelinman]

Undisputed

[@mackdog3270]

Yeah, I really liked his movies with Gene Wilder. Hilarious

[@leeowsley561]

What does goat mean?

[@travelinman]

@@leeowsley561 GREATEST OF ALL TIMES!!

[@janedoe4858]

@@leeowsley561 Greatest Of All Time

[@Steven-x9b6h]

The Goat. RIP Mr.Pryor

[@ryanjessen9181]

I like Richard pryor too

[@darrenyancey914]

He was the greatest comedian ever he made you look at your self and laugh so all of need to put some sunshine on face and have good time

[@robertabray-enhus3198]

Love Richard Prior! So effing funny!

[@BMiStudioz]

Brilliant entertainer. Handled hecklers like light work! That crowd thought he was hilarious by the way...

[@Kumzle]

The crowd knew* he was hilarious and not "thought".

[@leotimtom6637]

He barely handled the hecklers, he couldn`t. Who can? Jimmy Carr can.

[@rays2794]

The GOAT period!

[@Turfbaby831]

Not true

[@LynneCrisp-w2h]

Commode hugging drunk. I use to wanna pass out on the toilet so I'd be safe. Lol. Glad those days are over. Funny video

[@gerald_14]

CARLIN AND PRYOR ARE THE GOATS

[@beemactastic7026]

24 yrs sober last week

[@CalmPrayingMantis-wq5fu]

38 years

[@beemactastic7026]

@@CalmPrayingMantis-wq5fu awesome!

[@rm6652]

Well done my friend. Try to think, it's 24 years filling the obvious void with positive behaviour. If there's a void left empty, it's obvious it'll be filled with a quick fix. Every human would do that. You chose to find the right way for you. Absolute inspiration!

[@Ribsi62]

@@CalmPrayingMantis-wq5fu 7 years!

[@nadirfaroug2022]

congrats to all y'all for staying that strong and hopefully to many more years

[@Elias-oe1xt]

That cat was gold

[@markrani3302]

him & Chappelle, the goat's

[@EarthlyMix]

It is your opinion after all, but the way I'm hearing and seeing it people where having a good laugh, and so was I. Love from South Africa.

[@hippydippy]

He's about the only comedian who actually used profanity without making it sound offensive. He was that good. His "Mafia" bit is comedy at the highest level.

[@delvinod]

After been down for a long time this video had me in tears laughing

[@inthejcurve7968]

the most often told lie…”I ain’t never gonna drink again”

[@jambreakfast4341]

I said it today …,

[@niteshades_promise]

Every bad hangover we say that🍻

[@seasonedbeefs]

It's the truth when you say it though

[@bpal7006]

Quitting is actually easy. I’ve done it about 100 times.

[@jasonnarcisse7116]

RIP. He was like Ali,and Jordan. The BEST at what he did.👊🏿

[@weenttaguy223]

He was the best at any stage of his life when performing his natural gifted craft, the best! 💯My all time favourite along side Robin Williams, and Dave Chappelle...👍👍👍

[@davidmt23]

I went to a party at the weekend and danced, sober, was a strange one, but at least i didnt spill anyones drink! Stay strong ladies and gentlemen

[@gamblerIX2]

10 years of my life 😮

[@terrencebrown5966]

My stomach is hurting from laughing.

[@sherrylove2536]

The house starts moving and I have lots of bruises from bumping into walls.lol

[@godfamilycountry2785]

I’ve got all his vinyl albums from the 60’s on!! Some never played! Love Richard ❤❤❤

[@TinkerTailorSoldier1]

Waking up in my car driving 90

[@morontv1401]

Derek, we miss you come back home honey.

[@AverageGenericN.O-Resident]

Dear John, Please Johnny Please come home

[@WandaBeasley-pi4hl]

Owo 🤔🙏

[@johnnessuno6515]

Literally me at one point,,; Ahahaha 111 three in a row let's goo *Thoughs over the next 1.5-2 seconds* /Hits lights out/ Cops can't see me coming Immmm,,,, not ,,, gonna speed up because I won't fucking feel a thing cus anything can go wrong on this straight ass highway and even tho I'm safe I'm not safe at all and I can rollover 17 times or not out or get busted or not grt busted then go on a chase but holy shit I'm fucked up let's go get back get home get safe get help" /Turns lights on/

[@zacharymccoy6376]

Crazy drunk!

[@paulhammons7077]

You can learn a lot from a comic. They known the world, just listen and they will tell you.😊

[@MattieBennett]

I used to drink. I still do. But I used to too.

[@tubes-lut]

I don't drink anymore. Don't drink any less either.

[@tonyfisher2014]

I understand you, I used to drink to puke or pass out. But I no longer, do my self that way any longer.

[@alaskahudson]

Mitch!

[@myflatlineconstruct]

​@@alaskahudson Dougs description of Mitch "drug enthusiast " 🤌

[@Macktaztic]

Tryna beat alcohol rn. Pray for me ❤

[@Patrick.Weightman]

If you feel like you're struggling, don't be afraid to seek out help

When you have an acute craving, know that it will only last for 20-30 minutes. Push through it. Bear down. Repeat a mantra. The craving will relent.

[@matthewkelly6997]

Try cannabis. Some folks aren't meant to be totally sober. I'm one of them.

[@jamesreid7850]

Bless you🙏🙏💓And we can always put it in the bssket of god.

[@LIONTAMER3D]

"I'll probably die tomorrow" with no pun intended

[@RobK32]

Huh?

[@jasong6027]

Doesn't know what a pun is

[@FreeJohanPia]

Absolutely love this man ❤

[@cafiend]

I really miss him.

[@ziggi_stardust1]

My stomach hurts😂😂😂

[@SandraRottloff]

😂

[@anthonyikedakolar9375]

That laying on the ground part, crawling to the toilet, man that is too real. It makes me instantly remember the times that's happened to me. Watching that is an instant cure for when you feel like drinking 😂😅

[@robertphilips9193]

I had aaall of his albums , he was the greatest 💯💯

[@menotq]

love and miss this human!

[@NancyFreire-dv4pi]

He 😂😂was awesome

[@alanshotts3373]

Richard is the best and he tells it like it is he will be missed thank you

[@WillNMechelle]

4 months sober after 20 years. By the grace of God

[@roshambo5895]

God has nothing to do with it friend

[@WillNMechelle]

@@roshambo5895 that's ypur opinion my friend. I didn't do it

[@antonvrb1510]

​@@WillNMechelle I'm really happy for you and every single person who wins this battle. So many people say God helped them. I've been struggling for thirty years. Stop for a few weeks or few months at a time. I lose every time. I wish I could believe. Just don't...

[@justinparks5280]

I wish I could say the same but I’m still here and I still have hope!!

[@francismuiruri9064]

9 months for me after 25 years I feel great.

[@joaoadbud9082]

This was on my mind sometimes now.richArrd is going to help me put the juice down

[@EmpyrionBlackthorn]

Good luck my friend

[@mavisser3211]

79 years sober tomorrow

[@brandanowens]

Either you are over 100 years old or never have had a drink period lol

[@Riplee]

​@@brandanowens maybe this comes as a surprise to you but the drinking age wasn't always 21... nor does that mean much

[@zero_zerozero_onepercent]

Excuse me?

[@YTcanLetUsDown]

So I gather you're on about day 2 of your detox...

[@coyoteboys2427]

👍

[@ClintScottFischer]

The GOAT!!

[@KageNoTora74]

I had a drinking problem in my early twenties. I went to a punk concert, got trashed on rum and Cokes, staggered home and went to bed, waking up on the couch with no clue how I got there. According to my roomates I got out of bed, prayed to the Almighty Porcelain Idol and crashed back out on the couch, none of which I remember. I'm just glad I had the right fucking house.

[@slickrickybob3447]

You don’t think someone is going to read all the bullshit do you ?

[@KageNoTora74]

@@slickrickybob3447 I don't give a fuck about your opinion.

[@SaltyAsTheSea]

​@@slickrickybob3447I did, u mad hating for what my guy it was a decent read 😂

[@jefferythomas4414]

That’s not a problem, that’s what we’re supposed to do in our twenties. Stop trying to play the victim….:)

[@SaltyAsTheSea]

@@jefferythomas4414 bro

[@ralphcolerick4939]

pryor mocking people one of the best

[@tigerscott2966]

I saw that same thing on an episode of Everybody Loves Raymond. I also saw a guy have those charges tossed out... He got the answer from Black's Law Dictionary.

[@Bunbuns12345]

We miss you Rich

[@warrenbaker-o4l]

God bless all of. Nothing worth while is ever easy

[@Mark-rg8ns]

😮 he was so freaking funny! God do I miss the old school comics

[@bull419]

Wow 7 months what a trooper!

[@pablos-d2u]

He was just a god given talent. GOAT

[@scottpadilla6631]

The goat !!!!!!!!

[@bubbalouie3973]

Man oh man! So real! Hilarious!!

[@madjack18]

"Hey, looking forward to the Richard Pryor show tonight! I can't wait to hear him constantly be interrupted by the audience, that's what I love paying for!"

[@don2547]

10am and im drinking still worries the hell out of me

[@jaspal201]

Pray brother. Pray to Allah, trust me.

[@don2547]

@@jaspal201 thank you I honestly appreciate it but I don’t believe in a higher power as much as iv tried.

[@tukinski]

Matthew 11:19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say: Behold a man that is a glutton and a wine drinker, a friend of publicans and sinners. And wisdom is justified by her children.

[@myflatlineconstruct]

These fear mongers, spreading the worry of where this debauchery will lead. So silly. Same place all that clean living ends up. In the dirt. We all die. I question the sanity of anyone that wants those "sunset" years. The years of , all your friends dead or dying, failing mind and body, a complete burden to anyone who gives a shit to care after you. Then , three generations later no one who ever spoke to you is alive to remember good deeds or no. So, drink or don't. Do what YOU want, not what's expected. Be somewhat independent and original. Why sheep it to the last breath. Well unless that's your thing. Do you

[@CalebBrownlee-bf8lp]

It's 9am for me but I don't give a damn

[@tarusprentice7782]

That moustache tho 😂

[@niteshades_promise]

"ill never drink again!" -voodoo glow skulls, not sure what song🍻

[@kwameaborah9204]

I can relate to that,Richard you damn right ❤😂

[@patrickavid1974]

Rip ❤ looked really well

[@WillNMechelle]

When you realize you can't drink and you can't even have one, that's when it starts

[@samvimes9510]

The best part isn't just when the house is moving, it's when you manage to lay down and even your BED is moving. You don't feel like you're in a bed, you feel like you're in a damn whirlpool.

[@joeblackman80]

Love you Richard rip

[@abrahammitchell5599]

He is #1😂😊

[@Sunshine-v4v]

Love this always funny af😅

[@mjcruiser4238]

You had to have had some big ones to heckle Rich!

[@jeffwest6479]

Miss that dude.

[@stevencamacho5772]

True legend 🙌

[@kellymccance1342]

If I weren't an alcoholic, I'd get drunk everyday!!

[@jansefran1752]

That is another level ... That is a gift ... From God.

[@jonathansmith3742]

When I got arrested for my 2 DUI I was parked in my driveway. The Officer asked me if I had anything to drink. My mouth said Yes, lots and lots. I got a free nights stay in lockup.

[@leotimtom6637]

And what?

[@jonathansmith3742]

@@leotimtom6637 and then I had to pedal thousands of miles because my license got suspended. I got what I earned.

[@BlahBlah-xf4je]

Want to hear a fun story? My girlfriend was driving down US 50 towards Los Angeles and hit a elk. We went into Ely Nevada and got a hotel room and the police showed up. The police asked her for a breathalyzer and when they did that her breathalyzer was point 33. Not 033 but 0.33 and I looked at the sergeant that was on the scene I said yeah you're going to let her go right now because that is wrong and you know it's wrong. One third of her blood could not possibly be alcohol

[@richardstokes3625]

That’s clever

[@BlahBlah-xf4je]

We had to stay in Ely for 2 days because they didn't have a windshield for the car and it had to come from Los Angeles. And the cops were literally outside of the hotel the whole time we were there. They were like no you guys can't get away with all this but we did

[@robertmoyer6757]

Still the best to ever do it.

[@johncox2912]

Pryor was a comic genius!

[@karolisjuknys398]

You will never experience the laugh till you fart feelings if you do not know Richard Prior gems 😭🤣🤣🤣😅

[@hermangrandpamunster]

I love the movies of him and gene now that was comedy at it's best see no evil hear no evil had me rolling the whole way thur rip my friend

[@DT-ct2ms]

2 years sober I wanna have 1 drink but I know that 1 will eventually turn to weekly bottles. I miss getting wasted but the danger it brought not worth it. I hope I can find myself in my sweet life.

[@anonuser1]

Cunning, baffling. The insanity of wanting just one, but knowing it will never be just one.

[@Krmyas]

Scary how much alcohol my body can take when i practice hard enough. Glad you are pulling out for good!!

[@MarkSmith-dp2qe]

So funny

[@smoothlyrough512]

Wheatley Vodka commercial right before this😂😂😂😂

[@ElaineE-s4g]

Tuff performance and amazing jokes❤❤

[@nitedrummer931]

3 years sober last February!!