I can remember when I was a baby and my mother was there watching the show. I went and bought 100 episodes and watched them. I respect it so much that the sitcom itself and Ed Norton; I’m not playing Ed Norton but my version of it, cause I’m a black man.

Meaning of the quote

This quote is expressing the comedian Mike Epps' deep appreciation and connection to the sitcom he grew up watching with his mother. Even though he is not playing the character of Ed Norton, he is putting his own spin on it as a black man. Epps has such respect for the show that he even went out and bought 100 episodes to watch again, showing how meaningful it was to him from a very young age.

About Mike Epps

Mike Epps is an American stand-up comedian and actor who has appeared in numerous popular films and TV shows, including the Friday series, The Hangover, and Resident Evil. He’s known for his comedic talent and versatile acting roles.

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