Bill Burr tells us stories about Charlie Murphy. Listen to more of Bill Burr from the April 13th, 2017 podcast: billburr.com/thursday-afterno... Check out Bill Burr's other podcast clips at: billburr.com/podcast/ / billburrofficial
You’re right Bill, that Rick James skit that Charlie did was all time humorous. The best part of that whole bit was his matter of fact delivery of the stories. I laugh every time I think about him saying Prince made pancakes. God Rest His Soul.
Charlie Murphy didn’t even have to make a joke just the way he told stories was flat out hilarious. The basketball story on Chapelle show, the cross eyed bouncer when he slaps Rick James. Guys a legend. R.I.P Charlie Murphy
You could tell Charlie always told it straight because shit, if he was lying, what the hell was he holding back lol what he said was already insane haha
It’s a sweet thing that everyone always cracks at the end of their stories about dead friends. It’s like when you’re talking about them, they’re alive again, and when you get to the end of the story you’re reminded of it all. Tragedy and grief are not a downward slope. They are more like waves that come and go, some waves bigger than the last, but each one big enough to swallow you up and leave you again, cold and stranded in the sea. Happy to be see the light of day again, if only for a moment.
This is one of the truest things I’ve ever read. It’s exactly how it feels. I met my girlfriend a few months after my dad passed a few years ago, and man my dad had some crazy stories that I loved telling her about. Everything you said is 1000% true. I ended up crying after all the storied I told her. She’s a sweetheart and comforted me every time. She wouldn’t even mention the crying, she would just hold me and ask questions about the story. To this day, now almost 4 years later, I can’t tell a story about my dad without that wave you mentioned hitting me. Thanks for putting that into the most perfect words, friend.
@@TheNewRobin30thanks friend! I’m sorry for your loss. I hope those waves become easier to manage in time. I actually got that metaphor from a Reddit post awhile back. Here is the full post, it’s honestly such a beautiful metaphor. “Alright, here goes. I'm old. What that means is that I've survived (so far) and a lot of people I've known and loved did not. I've lost friends, best friends, acquaintances, co-workers, grandparents, mom, relatives, teachers, mentors, students, neighbors, and a host of other folks. I have no children, and I can't imagine the pain it must be to lose a child. But here's my two cents. I wish I could say you get used to people dying. I never did. I don't want to. It tears a hole through me whenever somebody I love dies, no matter the circumstances. But I don't want it to "not matter". I don't want it to be something that just passes. My scars are a testament to the love and the relationship that I had for and with that person. And if the scar is deep, so was the love. So be it. Scars are a testament to life. Scars are a testament that I can love deeply and live deeply and be cut, or even gouged, and that I can heal and continue to live and continue to love. And the scar tissue is stronger than the original flesh ever was. Scars are a testament to life. Scars are only ugly to people who can't see. As for grief, you'll find it comes in waves. When the ship is first wrecked, you're drowning, with wreckage all around you. Everything floating around you reminds you of the beauty and the magnificence of the ship that was, and is no more. And all you can do is float. You find some piece of the wreckage and you hang on for a while. Maybe it's some physical thing. Maybe it's a happy memory or a photograph. Maybe it's a person who is also floating. For a while, all you can do is float. Stay alive. In the beginning, the waves are 100 feet tall and crash over you without mercy. They come 10 seconds apart and don't even give you time to catch your breath. All you can do is hang on and float. After a while, maybe weeks, maybe months, you'll find the waves are still 100 feet tall, but they come further apart. When they come, they still crash all over you and wipe you out. But in between, you can breathe, you can function. You never know what's going to trigger the grief. It might be a song, a picture, a street intersection, the smell of a cup of coffee. It can be just about anything...and the wave comes crashing. But in between waves, there is life. Somewhere down the line, and it's different for everybody, you find that the waves are only 80 feet tall. Or 50 feet tall. And while they still come, they come further apart. You can see them coming. An anniversary, a birthday, or Christmas, or landing at O'Hare. You can see it coming, for the most part, and prepare yourself. And when it washes over you, you know that somehow you will, again, come out the other side. Soaking wet, sputtering, still hanging on to some tiny piece of the wreckage, but you'll come out. Take it from an old guy. The waves never stop coming, and somehow you don't really want them to. But you learn that you'll survive them. And other waves will come. And you'll survive them too. If you're lucky, you'll have lots of scars from lots of loves. And lots of shipwrecks.”
People always ask why Eddie took so much time off from stand up, without realizing it was because Charlie was finally having his moment, and Eddie knew if he went back out on tour, it would have ended. Eddie let Charlie enjoy his own success instead of just being Eddie Murphy's brother ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I have followed Bill Burr’s career for over a decade. I have seen him live 3 times. I listen to all of his interviews and tune in to his podcasts regularly. He has told some powerful stories from his childhood trauma to the love he had for his dog that he gave up, and many other things. I Never once heard him get choked up or visibly emotional at all. As a fan I can’t understand the world of comedians, but I understand that the way this interview ended is his way of expressing that he loved Charlie and will miss him very much.
Man that tour was so big he came to my town in Australia. Was a great night. He opened with "OK just to let you know I ain't doing any of that Rick James shit" (Though he did 10mins at the end to please the crowd)
Yeah he seems to just put himself out-there, no fake bone in his body.. even his acting roles are just his podcast on film.. He sounds 'angry' to most people, but he acknowledges his flaws, flips it around, and shows both sides of the argument usually finding a middle-ground.. (a skill more people should use)
In one year I lost the 3 most virtuous, generous, kind-hearted people I knew. I felt like the "nice people" were getting directly picked on. "do hacks ever die?" It feels like that.
@@anthonyfuqua6988 yes well done. I'm certain there are a few others. Its just Charlie gained fame so long after Eddie first became a superstar. No talent scout thought to ask "hey can your brother act? Is he funny? Think about the comedies Eddie and Charlie could've made, we were robbed
Charlie could tell you a story about a situation you were in and make it funny. His mannerisms, verbiage and pauses were just perfect. I enjoyed every Charlie story. The guy lived was tough, funny, serviceman, street smart, and amazing story teller. Really does seem like garbage comedians just seem to live forever. R.i.p Charlie
its so weird that Eddie introduced us to Charlie Being the overprotective Big brother we only heard about in his stand up and mentioning him on interviews Then Blows up to the levels of stardom of that of his Brother then we lost him after the World fell in love with him it hit me so hard his presence is truly missed! Continue to Rest in Power Charlie.....
You can tell there was some love there. Charlie was a solid good person and there's just not enough of those in this world. He did The impossible and stepped out of the shadow of his brother.
I never met Charlie Murphy - strange I still feel really sad, about his passing - like I lost a close friend. rest in peace sir. Also heartwarming tribute from Bill Burr....great stories - to me comedians are the only "real" people around-they tell it like it is
The few seconds of silence in the end got me somehow started crying.... He hates showing emotions on Podcast which everybody knows it, but this got him good. When u lose someone that big to you, emotion always tells the truth.
One of Charlie's greatest ever moments is in DELIRIOUS when some woman calls out from the crowd and you hear Charlie instantly yell: "SHUT UP, BITCH!!!" and Eddie just loses it.
One of the most effortlessly hilarious people ever put in front of a camera. From Chapelle's Show to The Boondocks, he left us with so many great stories and memories. Also sounds like he was a genuinely good soul from everything I've heard. He is missed by so many. RiP
Bill, if you haven't watched The Boondocks, that is some of Charlie Murphy's best work. "I got titties in one hand i got titties in the other, and i'm talking to my accountant!" "Bitches see the earpiece they assume the stretch limo." Him and Samuel L Jackson just riffing. So good. If they ever reboot that you should try out.
@@liveitup5551 That he was a legend or that I didn't know he was sick? I don't monitor the lives of celebrities so, even if it was common knowledge I wouldn't have known and everything I'm aware of that he was involved in was vastly better for his involvement so yeah, legitimate legend. I don't know why you laugh.
@@Where_is_Waldo He's probably just laughing because "I didn't even know he was sick" was a popular Norm Macdonald Joke, fittingly used about his very own death. RIP Norm and Charlie.
God I felt like I was right there at the table with you drinking the same Gin and I see your thousand yard stare holding back the man tear. Love your love for a legend, CM
I was in jury duty, when i got out on break and checked my phone I saw the news of Charlie passing. I was completely stunned. One of the funnies people ever, his Chapelle show appearances are legendary.
More real He was the older brother and his little brother became rich we wouldn’t have these stories without Eddie they had the same upbringing y’all just say anything and get praise
I understand what you're trying to say people think that just because they are aware of someone in the black community they somehow become the authority on how black people can speak about themselves in the society.
Charlie was cool. I always wished they would've cast him in a Shrek sequel as Donkey's long lost traumatized brother who just broke out of prison. That would've been awesome. Another great one taken way too soon. RIP Charlie.
Bill’s stories are great!! And i truly appreciate the way he holds such high regard to Charlie Murphy & their Friendship! #Respect 🫡 #ContinueToRestEasyCharlie 🙏🏾😇🎤
Start a ‘Fuck you, I’m not dead yet’ series in which you reminisce with your greatest comedy buddies and those who shaped your career. This episode and your Norm tribute demonstrates that there are great stories that need telling.
The fact bill almost broke down is wild he always so straight forward and stoic in ways goes to show u the respect and love he had for him. I can just imagine sharing all those laughs and memories then them not being around that shit sucks.
