News Summary

• The 76-year-old comedian took the stage Wednesday night for his new tour.
• The tour marks the first time Richards has participated in a public event since a racist outburst derailed his career in 2006.
• Richards spoke candidly about the moment that changed his life and why he chose to turn down jobs for the past 17 years.
• "I was forced to revisit [my backstory] because 19 years ago, I was in a comedy club, and I was a very naughty, naughty man," he said.