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Larry Wilmore is best known as sidekick to Jon Stewart on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.” Mr. Wilmore was an actor and stand-up comedian before transitioning to television comedy writing. He’s written for “In Living Color,” 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Ait' and “The Jamie Foxx Show.” Mr. Wilmore also created “The Bernie Mac Show” and is co-creator with Eddie Murphy of the animated series “The PJs.”![Id rather we got casinos reopen Id rather we got casinos reopen](https://giantimagemanagement.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/corazzieri.15113822_std.jpg)
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https://images.c-span.org/Files/d3e/284253-m.jpg“The Daily Show’s” Larry Wilmore talked about I’d Rather We Got Casinos and Other Black Thoughts (Hyperion; January 20, 2009). The book contains his musings and ruminations, including the suggested abolition of Black History Month, letters to the NAACP, and a vision for the end of racism. In his remarks he talked about his career, performed bits from his stand up routines, and the late Bernie Mack. Mr. Wilmore responded to questions from audience members following his remarks. Larry Wilmore is best known as sidekick to Jon Stewart on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.” Mr. Wilmore was an actor and stand-up comedian before transitioning to television comedy writing. He’s written for “In Living Color,” 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Ait' and “The Jamie Foxx Show.” Mr. Wilmore also created “The Bernie Mac Show” and is co-creator with Eddie Murphy of the animated series “The PJs.”
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“The Daily Show’s” Larry Wilmore talked about I’d Rather We Got Casinos and Other Black Thoughts (Hyperion; January 20, 2009). The book contains his musings and ruminations, including the suggested abolition of Black History Month, letters to the NAACP, and a vision for the end of racism. In his remarks he talked about his career, performed bits from his stand up routines, and the late Bernie Mack. Mr. Wilmore responded to questions from audience members following his remarks.
Larry Wilmore is best known as sidekick to Jon Stewart on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.” Mr. Wilmore was an actor and stand-up comedian before transitioning to television comedy writing. He’s written for “In Living Color,” 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Ait' and “The Jamie Foxx Show.” Mr. Wilmore also created “The Bernie Mac Show” and is co-creator with Eddie Murphy of the animated series “The PJs.” close
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Within these pages are the musings, the revelations, the ruminations, and the reflections of the incomparable Larry Wilmore. Here, collected for the first time, all in one place, are his Black Thoughts. From why black weathermen make him feel happy (or sad) and why brothas don't see UFOs to his search for Black Jesus or his quest to replace 'African-American' with 'chocolate,' Wilmore has finally relented, agreeing to share his unique (black) perspective.
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About the Author:
Larry Wilmore. is the senior black correspondent to The Daily Show. He has been a TV producer, actor, comedian, and writer for more than 30 years. Wilmore has written for In Living Color, The Bernie Mac Show, The Office, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He won an Emmy and a Peabody Award for his work on The Bernie Mac Show. He lives in New York and Los Angeles.
Larry Wilmore. is the senior black correspondent to The Daily Show. He has been a TV producer, actor, comedian, and writer for more than 30 years. Wilmore has written for In Living Color, The Bernie Mac Show, The Office, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. He won an Emmy and a Peabody Award for his work on The Bernie Mac Show. He lives in New York and Los Angeles.