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Eddie Murphy, born April 3, 1961, is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live" from 1980 to 1984, where his characters like Buckwheat and Mr. Robinson became iconic. Murphy's film career took off with "48 Hrs." (1982) and "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984), the latter becoming a major box office hit. more Eddie Murphy, born April 3, 1961, is an American actor, comedian, and singer. He rose to fame on "Saturday Night Live" from 1980 to 1984, where his characters like Buckwheat and Mr. Robinson became iconic. Murphy's film career took off with "48 Hrs." (1982) and "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984), the latter becoming a major box office hit. In 1988, he starred in "Coming to America," which showcased his talent for playing multiple roles. Murphy also excelled in voice acting, most notably as Donkey in the "Shrek" series. His work earned him a Golden Globe Award for his role in "Dreamgirls" (2006). less

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"I've been a zillionaire since I was 20-years-old."
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"In the end, it's all about the work."
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"If you're able to be yourself, then you have no competition. All you have to do is get closer and closer to that essence."
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"I tell people that there's a new me every day. What I mean by that is that there are a lot of Eddie Murphys."
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"I've always found that motion, on some level, helps to keep you grounded"
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"I keep telling people I'll make movies until I'm fifty and then I'll go and do something else"
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"If you have something to say, now is the time to say it"
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"The thing about comedy is that if you bring me to a festival, I’ll definitely kill, but if it’s just regular folks, then you’ve got something worth talking about"
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"If you're involved in with something that's original, you know, you'll always go back and try to rehash really the fun stuff"
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"I've always had confidence. It came because I have lots of initiative. I wanted to make something of myself"
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"You can't let anyone steal your joy"
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"The advice I would give to someone is to not take anyone's advice"
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