Comedian Paul Mooney says timing is everything

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On April 6, 2007, comedian Paul Mooney reflected on the mechanics of stand-up comedy and his unique role as best friend to comedy’s all-time greatest, Richard Pryor. Interview conducted by director Michael Kantor for the six-hour PBS comedy series, “Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America” (2009).
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[@seansartor]

Paul Mooney was that DUDE. His jokes were that FUNNY !!!

[@co1699]

Agreed.
Time definitely is everything. 💯

[@Lovejeus58]

Paul we had a lot of laughs with you 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 at the same time serious about what you’re saying

[@tubenachos]

If you have a gift never take it for granted

[@a.d.morton4624]

❤

[@D-Reality]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@AOL805]

GOAT...

[@ChefSheefluciano]

Agreed 👍🏽💯

[@stevenkingston51]

Who is this guy? I just looked him up because I saw Eddie Murphy making fun of him.

[@CJMartinMusic]

Bruh me too lmaooo

[@BlcokedAccount]

He did some skits on Chappelle's Show that are short, but hilarious. Just a tiny part of his career, but the man is a legend.

[@ydkwtfyd]

Google the Black Pack🤧…..Eddie and Paul was close friends….nice try

[@Chris-TheCrustyCankle]

Mooney is a legend he wrote for Richard Pryor