Just polished off a doc about Eddie Murphy. What a journey, right? From standup in the 80s to Hollywood’s hot list in the 90s.

Eddie was the king of the screen - making everyone crack up with his iconic laughter and hypnotic presence.

But let’s be real: everyone hits a bump. Eddie’s films tanked, and the laughter quieted down. What did he do? He stuck to his guns.

Fast forward, and boom - “The Nutty Professor” explodes with $100 Million at the box office. Eddie wasn’t making a comeback; he never left. He hammered home two points:

1. Love what you create.
2. Keep pushing, even when no one’s clapping.

In a ‘83 chat, Eddie threw out a gem that stuck with me: Don’t follow advice blindly. Live your truth because what works for one might flop for another.

So here’s my twist:
If they tell you to jump, maybe it’s time to sit this one out. Ponder that.

Talk soon,

Alexander “Always Riding My Wave” Kluge