Michael K. Williams's Quotes

People misconstrue when I say I was a dancer. I was not classically trained. I was a street dancer, and I got to do what I did in the nightclubs of New York City.

People say they love the characters I've chosen in my career. But I didn't choose anything. I just happened to be working and these were offered to me.

I know plenty of adults who act like teenagers.

Revenge is not a positive state of mind or energy to indulge your self in.

All my characters have playlists.

As we say in the hood, I'm a stoop kid.

Cajun culture is dying.

Doing something that warrants the attention of the President of the United States is super cool.

God has blessed me. I've been given a lot. I'm at peace with myself. It's time to give back.

Having been through the muck and mire, I've had my own brush with bad choices.

I came out the womb dancing.

I come to work on time. I focus on my job. I bust my scenes out and everything else kind of happens from there.

I do happen to love Honey Nut Cheerios. I don't know if I want to walk down to the store in my pajamas for them. But I do love them.

I got picked on a lot as a kid.

I grew up in East Flatbush in Brooklyn which was an intense neighbourhood filled with different West Indian cultures.

I haven't had a problem with being typecast, but if I was only getting one type of role, I wouldn't mind. What I'm worried about is not working.

I know nothing of what it is to be a gangster.

I'm more liable to hurt myself than someone else.

If you've ever felt oppressed on any level, there's something from 'The Wire' that you can take and identify with.

Music is always a part of my characters' make-up.

My only goal is to stay focused on my craft and make sure my life is as sharp as it can be to attack any character that is given to me.

The arts saved my life.

'The Wire' is very realistic and based on real events.

You know, my childhood was pretty colorful; I like to use the word 'turbulent.'

You know, Tupac is very near and dear to my heart. He started my career as an actor.

I'm totally comfortable today with the success that Omar and 'The Wire' have brought me - living with that character, being recognized and remembered for that character.