In 2006 while hosting a blues and jazz festival, Chappelle admitted he walked away from a $50 million television deal with Comedy Central to live in Yellow Springs. "Turns out you don't need $50 million to live around these parts, just a nice smile and a kind way about you,” the comedian said. “You guys are the best neighbors ever. ... That's why I came back and that's why I'm staying."
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Chappelle grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland, but spent his summers in Yellow Springs after his parents separated. His father, William David Chappelle III, moved to Yellow Springs where he worked as a statistician before becoming a professor at Antioch College. Nostalgia for his childhood led to Chappelle’s desire to provide his family with a similarly idyllic upbringing and undoubtedly influenced his decision to move to Yellow Springs.
Mr Chappelle Thank for your realness there is more to it. I would like to speak with you about my book.”
I’m sure Dave is just itching to speak with you about your book. ????