11 inspiring Charlie Murphy tweets that go beyond the funny
Charlie Murphy, writer, comedian and actor famous for his hilarious skits on "Chapelle's Show", died Wednesday at 57 after a battle with leukemia.
While the star was known for bringing the funny, he took on a more serious tone on Twitter.
With his morning and evening tweets titled “Rise & Grind” and “One to Sleep On”, he sent out a dose of inspiration daily.
From tips on living life to the fullest to words of wisdom from his pal Prince, Murphy often showed off his more personable side on social media.
Here are 11 encouraging posts from the versatile entertainer.
Rise & Grind: Give love and notice how rich you feel.
— Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) December 28, 2016
One to Sleep On: Move like smoke, with fluidity and flexibility, empty yet still holding form.
— Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) January 18, 2017
Rise and Grind: Seize the opportunities that come your way today!
— Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) January 27, 2017
One to Sleep On: Man sharpens man like steel sharpens steel. Continue sharpening to guarantee that you don’t get dull.
— Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) February 2, 2017
Rise and Grind: Today give yourself and those around you the gift of presence.
— Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) February 3, 2017
One to Sleep On: There is beauty even in the cracks.
— Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) February 6, 2017
Rise and Grind: Just as a tree grows up, allow yourself to grow today.
— Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) February 6, 2017
One to Sleep On: Shine bright, don’t let anyone dim your light.
— Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) February 9, 2017
Rise & Grind: “Positivity, yes, have you had your plus sign today?” - Prince
— Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) February 15, 2017
Rise & Grind: Live boldly through this day, the world needs you to be your authentic self.
— Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) March 3, 2017
One to Sleep On: Release the past to rest as deeply as possible.
— Charlie Murphy (@charliemurphy) April 12, 2017
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Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.
