If you want to understand comedy at its rawest, realest, and most revolutionary, look no further than Richard Pryor. These three books—Jokes My Father Never Taught Me by Rain Pryor, Becoming Richard Pryor by Scott Saul, and Pryor Convictions: And Other Life Sentences by Richard Pryor himself—dive deep into the life and legacy of one of the greatest comedians to ever hold a mic. Rain Pryor gives us a personal, behind-the-scenes look at growing up with a father who changed the comedy game forever, while Scott Saul takes a deep dive into how Pryor’s struggles, triumphs, and fearless storytelling shaped stand-up as we know it today. And in Pryor Convictions, the legend himself tells his own story—raw, hilarious, and unfiltered. If you’re a comedian looking to learn from the best—or just a fan of comedy history—these books belong on your shelf.
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