Saturday, December 10, 2005
As I sit here mumbling to myself in my après - gig baritone,
a bucket (a very large mug) of Starbuck's Komoro Dragon decaf in hand,
I am saddened to learn of the passing of Richard Pryor.
I don't know anybody who put as much oomph in the word "motherfucker"
as he did.
I met Richard when I lived in West Hollywood,
He was performing his "Live on the Sunset Strip" show.
After he finished, I went up and gave him a big hug and kiss,
and he said: "Amen, Baby".
I will always remember his fabulous stand-up shows,
and his film performances.
My personal favorite was his role as "Piano Man"
in Lady Sings the Blues.
He put a lot of sweetness in that role...
My son loved his performance in The Toy.
He reached a lot of people.
The world has lost a truly great man.
"Amen, Baby"
Till next time...
8:30 PM
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Photo: Michio Yves Ueda
