Quote by Richard Pryor

When that fire hit your ass, it will sober your ass up quick! I saw something, I went, Well, that's a pretty blue. You know what? That looks like... FIRE! Fire is inspirational. They should use it in the Olympics, because I ran the 100 in 4.3.

When that fire hit your ass, it will sober your ass up quick

Summary

This quote is a humorous statement implying that when faced with a sudden and intense challenge ("fire hitting your ass"), it can quickly bring someone back to reality, sobering them up metaphorically. The individual in the quote recalls a personal experience where they initially admired the blue color but then realized it was fire, emphasizing the captivating and inspiring nature of fire. The mention of running the 100-meter dash in an implausibly exceptional time adds to the playful and exaggerated tone of the quote.

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Inspirational

By Richard Pryor

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