R.I.P. Richard...

Okay, it's getting kind of grim, what with all the legends we're losing as of late. But, Richard, Richard is just a bit different. See, Richard Pryor was unmistakably the best to ever do it...and I say that with absolutely no reservations. Richard proved that comedy, in its highest form, could be one of the purest ways for a society to learn about itself, and how to become better. Rich didn't skirt around the issues, bite his tongue, or hide his indiscretions. No, he was that rare individual that allowed you to know everytime he screwed up, yet was still able to call you out on your dirty laundry, too. He kicked down doors, broke down barriers, and made the business of comedy bigger because it had to adapt to the larger than life talent of Richard Pryor. The man was a genious, and there'll never be another like him.