Richard Pryor

December 1st – Richard Pryor’s birthday.  In 2015 there is 75 years since he was born.

 
Richard Pryor – a genius stand-up comedian on film and television.
From earlier in life he had envisioned & pursued dream & ambition.
Exploring social and political satire, Black comedy & improvisation,
Richard had drawn a massive domestic and international attention.
 
Character and observational comedy added to Pryor’s repertoire.
His talent and consistent effort helped him succeed, getting afar.
Themes of racism & race relations, religion, drug use & sexuality
Contributed to Richard’s personal and professional individuality.
 
Themes of abandonment, vulnerability, abuse came from his past.
A trace of physical/emotional experiences occurred to him so fast.
As a result came Richard’s disconnect, detachment and mistrust,
Which he incorporated, customized to comedy improvisation act.
 
Generous and uplifting spirit, unique & unconventional expression
Made Pryor a great star, an outrageous comedy genre sensation.
His verbal and nonverbal language to convey, elicit and confess
Distinguished his imagination, creativity among and from the rest.

His storytelling was expressive & intense with cursing & vulgarity
As Richard’s own way portraying people’s everyday life & reality.
He had influenced many people & served as source of inspiration,
Achieving recognition, praise, acclaim and audience appreciation.
 
December 1st – birthday of Richard Pryor, edgy, funny, vivacious,
Whose wit, satire, humor might often be perceived as outrageous.
His passion & vigor for political, social, radical comedy was grand.
Pryor had captivated fans with comic craft, transforming own trend.
 

Copyright©2015 Mila Alper


* Photo is from the Internet