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Article: Celebrities pay tribute to comedy legend: Richard Pryor.

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January 9, 2006
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Many famous actors, comedians and public figures share their heartwarming memories of renowned comedian/actor Richard Pryor.

BILL COSBY, COMEDIAN/ACTOR: "I wish that every new and young comedian would understand what Richard was about and not confuse his genius with his language."

CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER, COMEDIAN/ACTOR: "He set the trends for stage, film and television and allowed us ... to identify with the truths of our lives and stories, and to share them onstage."

MICHAEL JACKSON, KING OF POP: "He was a trailblazer, whose extraordinary talent and genius provided the blueprint for others to follow."

STEVE HARVEY, COMEDIAN/ACTOR: ...

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