Richard Pryor Dies

Comedian Richard Pryor has died of a heart attack at age 65.

I mention Richard Pryor here because he dared to do what few people in America today have the courage to do: To speak the Truth, even when the Truth is ugly. Pryor's "colorful" rants about racism and other injustices and absurdities in America made people feel uncomfortable, not merely because of his foul language, but because they knew he was speaking the Truth. For that reason, Richard Pryor has always been one of my heroes, and an inspiration.

Rest in peace, Richard, and thank you for opening America's eyes to so many things that needed to be brought out into the open. You will be greatly missed.

All the best,
Paul