“[Comedian Eddie Griffin plans to donate his fee from two Friday performances at the Delta Downs Race Track Casino & Hotel in Vinton, Louisiana, to relief efforts.] Performing so close to New Orleans (230 miles away), my first thought was, 'How could I not help these unfortunate people?' ... I ask everyone to reach into their pockets and do the same to help these people.”
“In Europe, kids learn at least four languages before they're out of high school. But our education system is so underfunded, they go to school to buy heroin and an AK [-47 assault rifle].”
“It was frustrating because I didn't do anything, ... I was at the wrong place at the wrong time, and he decided to punish me. I couldn't do anything about it.”
“They (fellow inmates) were there for me and helped me out when I was in there, ... But it was a bad experience. I don't want to go through that again. . . . I just wanted to do my time and get out of there.”
“It was awkward and embarrassing, but you have to go through things, ... I got through it and I'm happy it's over with and I can move forward and start playing.”
