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Chappelle is who he is, always, and he doesnt apologize for it.
Or, asJon Stewartput it in his remarks during the ceremony: Thats the beauty of Dave.
I dont know anybody who cares more deeply and anyone who gives less of a fuck.
One was even titled Crossing the Line.
We all know that were a part of the joke, Che said of Chappelles humor.
Hes willing to make fun of everybody, whether youre white or gay end of list.
Because I know your heart.
This is the truth, and you are obstructing it.
Im not talking about the content.
Im talking about the art form.
A few people in the audience responded, Yes.
Do we have an agreement?
he added, while the audience applauded.
Even more of a running theme?
What an amusement-park ride it is to hang around with Chappelle.
We pulled up to this huge gate, I meanhuge, Haddish recalled of what happened next.
I was like, Are we gonna be bowling at Jurassic Park?
I was like, Oh my gosh.
I cant believe it.
Axel Foley has a bowling alley!
Ansari recounted one of the nights earlier this year when the two performed together in Austin, Texas.
He said, What are you going to tell your kids 20 years from now, Aziz?
Or are you gonna tell them you got some sleep?
And I said, Youve got a point there.
Lets eat some mushrooms!
I just wanted to see the place, and walked away.
Im still mad aboutSNL, Cooper joked at the end of his remarks.
What are you talking about?
People always say to me, Man,Chappelles Showlooked like a blast.
It wasnt fun at all.
We had to stay awake for 48 hours at a time just to keep up with the schedule.
We were bombed out and depleted.
We were lumped up.
We both had erectile dysfunction.
I told Dave about mine and he said, Its because we use the laptops too much, man.
Plus, were not as young as we used to be.
Meanwhile, theres no causal link between laptop use and erectile dysfunction, and also, we were 29.
There was an honesty in these tributes that isnt always present at events like this.
Stand-up comedy is an incredibly American genre, Chappelle told the audience during his closing speech.
I dont think any other country could produce this many comedians.
Each and every one of you has a champion in the room.
We watch you guys fight.
But when were together, we talk it out.
I know comics that are very racist.
I watch them onstage, and everyones laughing and Im like, Ooh, that motherfucker means that shit.
I dont get mad at them, dont hate them.
Man, its not that serious.
The First Amendment is first for a reason.
Then he added: The Second Amendment isjuuustin case the first one doesnt work out.
