When I got on Stern I realized that this was the one job where you could be really honest and open, almost like Richard Pryor or something. You can be honest about your life and get laughs.

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Artie Lange, an American actor, explains that being on the Howard Stern show allowed him to be very honest and open about his life, similar to the comedian Richard Pryor. He could talk about his personal experiences and still get people to laugh, which was not always possible in other jobs.

About Artie Lange

Artie Lange, an American stand-up comedian and actor, is best known for his work on the sketch comedy series Mad TV and The Howard Stern Show. He has had a successful career in comedy, acting, and writing, overcoming personal challenges along the way.

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I’m not going to lie to you fellas, I’ve been drinking.

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And now it looks like I’m probably going to shoot a movie that I wrote. I got the money to do it, and I would star and all, because of being on Howard.

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Of course in show business there are two ways to play it and I am not politically correct so I am not going to get endorsements or anything like that.

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When I black out, it’s the happiest time of my life.

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Whiskey will always be a part of my life.

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By the time I am Howard’s age I hope to be long retired. I don’t plan on working that long.

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A weekend in Vegas without gambling and drinking is just like being a born-again Christian.

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