Richard Pryor

Both ballads, “Warren Pryor” and “Richard Cory”, have similar story lines, but with different moods and themes. In Alden Nowlan’s “Warren Pryor” the main character’s parents sacrifice everything for him to be able to have a better future, but he, Warren Pryor, isn’t happy with his life. He would enjoy the simplicity of working on the family farm much more than being a banker. But because his family sacrificed everything for him he now sacrifices his happiness for them. In Edwin Arlington Robinson’s “Richard Cory” Richard Cory is the perfect man with the perfect lifestyle. He is handsome, friendly and very rich. He almost lives like a king. The message the authors want the readers to realize, is that we should be grateful for the things and opportunities we are given in life and…

Without doubt, Richard Pryor is one of the greatest comedians that ever lived. He is not attributed this title just because of his ability to tell jokes but because of his films and sketches. He addressed social issues and discrepancies in a way that was beyond his time. Watching his performances, whether it be stand up or a sketch, one cannot help but hear the source of inspiration for many of the famous comedians that have surfaced since his time. In his court case sketch, we see that although…

The Life Of Richard Pryor Who was Richard Pryor, some people might ask? Well he is an African American Actor/ Comedian. One of his most famous quotes is ‘If I thought about it, I could be bitter, but I don't feel like being bitter. Being bitter makes you immobile, and there's too much that I still want to do. Richard Pryor is known for his colorful language during his live comedy shows , and he is highly influential , and always controversial towards African Americans. He has also been…

Toy stores are fun for anyone to go into, so for this assignment I went to an actual toy store. For me a toy aisle wasn’t good enough. I wanted that childlike feeling of joy, wonder, and awe. The story is a little shop down on Massachusetts Avenue (Mass. Ave.) called “Mass. Ave. Toy Shop. It has been one of my favorite places to go since I was little and I thought it would be great for this assignment. The reason I did is because this store is a little different, not like your traditional toy…

The mouse trap car called “Tadashi” was a work in progress because of the mistakes made along the way. But in the end it finally worked out to be a total success, and it got the ten points it deserved. In the beginning it seemed like a really weird design that might not make it to the end. Yet when it was put together it started to seem much more promising than expected. Of course it wasn’t the best car out there, but it made it to the goal line and that’s what really mattered. Beginning with,…

1000+ Pieces It was a white Christmas morning, and my 7 year-old self rushed downstairs to see the giant presents awaiting me. I ripped up the biggest present with flashy wrapping paper. Behold! It was the castle Lego set I had wanted for months! Stocked with knights in shining armor, walls holding against the evil creatures, and of course, the hefty 1000 piece count. “1000 pieces? That doesn’t seem too hard. I’ll probably knock it out in like an hour.” Well, I was wrong… very wrong. I worked on…

Snowpile Program of Toledo For the past 12 years, The Snowpile Program at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan has been helping hospitalized children and their families bring the holiday season to life. Through the Snowpile Program, the holiday spirit pours through the halls, allowing parents of patients in the hospital to rest a little easier during the holiday season. The students’ mission is to raise funds and donations throughout the academic school year in order to buy presents for the…

If someone were to ask, “what are the kind of words are you NOT allowed to say called?”, how would you respond? Cursing? Swearing? Cussing? Having a foul mouth? There are many different variations of this peculiar part of the English language, but one thing is clear about them: you may get in trouble for saying them. Along with having many different names, this part of the language that will be called profanity originates from many different subjects of what is considered taboo. But just who…

Scooby-Doo plush was the best thing I could ask for. One day, when I was 12-years-old, at a carnival, my uncle Ray, helped me win a game and we won that plush as the prize. My plush looks like Scooby, from the most recognized show Scooby Doo, Where Are You!. He is a brown dog, with two black spots, floppy ears, two crossed-eyes with black eyebrows, a cute black nose, and no scratches. Scooby is sitting on his hind legs, with his left front paw up like you are going to shake his paw and the…

it vocal. As Richard Pryor chose to establish himself in the interview by not expressing himself as someone different and by voicing his concerns about how African-Americans were treated in America. Even though slavery was abolished a long time ago, the African-Americans are still marginalized and treated differently as their white…