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Dabney
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Look, I'm not trolling— I'm not trying to piss off Dave Chappelle fans.  There is no bigger Chappelle fan than myself.  That's why I'm frustrated with him.  He just doesn't seem to want to deal with the challenges of show business anymore.  All tv networks have notes— all audiences have a couple racist morons— all

But even Seinfeld does things like Bee Movie, Comedians in Cars…, numerous talk show appearances, not to mention his steady stand up acts.  Chappelle basically quit show business. He hasn't been on television since his Oprah interview…he doesn't write anymore…and he rarely does stand up…and when he does, well, you see

It should be very easy for Dave Chappelle. That's the problem.  He used to be extremely productive, but then one day he just stopped.  It's possible that he has some sort of mental illness/social disorder— think Brian Wilson/JD Salinger.  If that's the case, then I feel sorry for him.  But if that's not the case, then

Turning down millions of dollars may be crazy to some— but to others it's a sign of artistic merit.

Would you rather be with a "pretty" girl who demands respect in bed…or an "ugly" girl who lets you treat her like a gutter whore?