Aries Spears on Eddie Murphy Telling Him 'Stop Trying to Be Funny Around Me' (Part 29)

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In this clip, Aries Spears recounted being humbled by Eddie Murphy the first time they met. Aries said he was attempting to crack a series of jokes but they all seemed to fall flat until Eddie politely yet sternly suggested that he stop trying to be funny and act natural. He also recalled a similar encounter he had with the incomparable Denzel Washington who simply told him to "quit while you're behind" with the unamusing behavior.

[teezamdk]

Eddie schooled him on being a human being versus being a circus act

[pharoah]

Being funny is one thing, but being annoying is another.

[erictaylor]

Something really refreshing about this guy's honesty; seems open about his wins and losses, rare today.

[susiebrown]

I like this honest talk. He didn’t have to tell this story. But he did. 👏🏼👏🏼

[Damarrus]

Never outshine the master. Aries made these errors with both Denzel and Eddie. Good lessons!

[moussaipresidangue]

We all took some L's in our respective fields when we were rookies. Nothing to be ashamed of. You live and you learn

[TheLovely]

Networking is about being yourself. This is therapy for Aries Spears on lessons he should have learned. Keep them coming.😊💯❤️

[JesseMitchell]

Every time Aries does that Pac-Man sound I crack up 😂😂😂

[ericcooper]

I’ve been on set with Eddie and everything about this story rings true right down to Eddie strumming his guitar between takes. Good lesson learned.

[SodaPopinksi]

Aries telling true stories that aren't flattering and the comments sh*ttin' on him for being honest. He never had to say a word.

[Fausto]

Being funny and performing material are different things

[darkethereal]

After watching this, it makes sense on why rappers hate when fans try to freestyle for them. I get it now.

[rodneychassagne]

Fuck it, at least you tried! Wyclef jean dissed me once in front of people when I spit for him in in 1999, years later I opened up for him in Manhattan at a show in 2009!. Always give it a shot whoever is reading this!

[timmyggztv]

Aires spears never disappoint his fans talking about Eddie Murphy

[trabucks]

Eddie Murphy turned into angry man from Martin (man sit yo ass down) 😂😂😂😂

[TruckingWithShomoney]

It’s the “sit down” part for me🤣😭😭 and the man was tuning his guitar at the same time legendary

[benrideaux]

Aries Spears killed that Eddie Murphy skit “party all the time “ !!!

[bigsnkby]

Eddie was right. He gave him a life lesson, cause he was a young cat.

[FmTrini]

In other words Eddie told him “man sitcho simple ass down somewhere” 😭😂

[eerockstar]

That’s cold. I got frostbite after this video. Thanks, Vlad.

You’ll be hearing from my attorney.