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Richard Pryor: Stabbing, Shooting, F***ing, Burning, and Freebasing
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
May 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Richard Pryor was one of the funniest people who ever lived. He elevated stand-up comedy to an art form. But the real life that informed his stand-up – a life of pool halls, brothels, stabbings, shootings, and lots and lots of cocaine – was a source of constant pain. A pain that he managed with a freebase habit so out of control it nearly killed him before he was even 40 years old.
This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including descriptions of domestic violence and suicide. If you're thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
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This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including descriptions of domestic violence and suicide. If you're thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
To see the complete list of contributors, visit disgracelandpod.com/badlands.
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/badlands and get on your way to being your best self.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
May 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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