“I Was Hot Stuff in Third Grade” - EDDIE MURPHY on His Early Start and What Drives Him скачать в хорошем качестве

“I Was Hot Stuff in Third Grade” - EDDIE MURPHY on His Early Start and What Drives Him

For licensing inquires contact us at: licensing@pyramidproductions.tv In this early-career interview from 1982, 21-year-old Eddie Murphy discusses his breakout film 48 Hours, the fast pace of his success, and why he was ready to leave Saturday Night Live. With characteristic wit, he explains how comedy began for him in the third grade, why television felt too restrictive, and why film offered the creative freedom he craved. He also opens up about the pressure of fame, being compared to legends like Richard Pryor and Charlie Chaplin, and what it feels like to watch himself on the big screen. A must-watch for fans of comedy history. 00:00 – The Rise of Eddie Murphy at 21 00:43 – Skipping the “Paying Dues” Phase 01:37 – Talent vs. Hard Work in Showbiz 02:17 – Why He Treats Showbiz Like a Game 02:32 – Making People Laugh Since 3rd Grade 02:49 – Breaking into Stand-Up at 15 03:40 – Outgrowing Saturday Night Live 05:00 – Why TV Isn’t Enough for Real Creativity 05:39 – Film vs. TV: Total Freedom 06:33 – Adjusting to the Film World 07:08 – Learning from SNL Alumni 07:54 – Wanting to Be Seen at His Best 08:22 – Watching Himself on the Big Screen 09:15 – Being Compared to Pryor and Chaplin