Pryor was HYSTERICAL.
Why would ANYONE use a Comedian as a role-model?
This whole "role model" discussion (started by the misguided author of this article) is indeed ridiculous, and is only happening because Pryor was black. The guy was hilarious, end of story. If a white comedian died who didn't live an exemplary life "role model" wouldn't even enter into the discussion. .....we'd just all be talking about his talent.