"I won't talk about what it was like in prison, except to say I'm glad I'm out and that I plan never to go back and to pay my taxes every day"
- Richard Pryor
About this Quote
In this quote, Richard Pryor is assessing his experience in prison and revealing his relief at being launched. He makes it clear that he does not want to go over the information of his time behind bars, but he emphasizes his determination to never ever return. This might suggest that his time in jail was hard and he never wants to go through that once again. Furthermore, Pryor mentions his dedication to paying his taxes every day, which could be interpreted as a method of showing his thankfulness for his liberty and a suggestion to constantly follow the law. In general, this quote highlights Pryor's gratitude for his flexibility and his decision to stay out of difficulty.
This quote is written / told by Richard Pryor between December 1, 1940 and December 10, 2005. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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