And that's what art is a form in which people can reflect on who we are as human beings and come to some understanding of this journey we are on.
There's no greater honor as an actor to be a part of a project that changes lives and awakens and enlightens and entertains.
We always see abhorrent behavior and say why but then we get mad when somebody tries to answer.
Art imitating life and life imitating art and it's beyond the job - it will always be a marked period in my life.
That is the heart and soul of the American dream homeownership the idea of being able to buy a house and start to build your family.
Culture is the intersection of people and life itself. It's how we deal with life love death birth disappointment... all of that is expressed in culture.
Culture is the intersection of people and life itself. Its how we deal with life love death birth disappointment... all of that is expressed in culture.
I worked at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco lived there for three years and lived in Baltimore for 12 years.
I went to Beijing for the Olympics and was literally right across the track from Usain Bolt. And when he gets to full stride for every two steps the other guy's taking he's just taking one.
Stories work if they have a beginning middle and end.
The Wire' really is an American classic and I think that's something to be very proud of.
Whenever I go someplace I always buy something collect something to help me remember the trip. So I guess I collect mementos from my many travels.
One of the richest countries in the history of the world having communities where people have to go over half an hour to get to fresh produce and food is unacceptable.
The power of a sports team in a community it's almost indescribable.
Our thoughts are to the individual as our art is to the community.
What thoughts are to the individual art is to the community as a whole. That's where you reflect on who you are who you hope to be what you've gone through and where you hope to go.
Be your true self. Because if you're not there are consequences to be paid.
I played trumpet for about two weeks. Sixth grade. And I didn't practice. Maybe a little longer than two weeks but I didn't practice and I was faking it.
Gregory Hines was the most talented man I've ever met or seen. Gregory Hines is one of those people that whenever he talked to you you felt like you were the center of the universe.
One of the real worries I had before the first season of 'Treme' aired was that man people in New Orleans really hold movie and television shows up to a high standard in how they depict the city.
At Julliard we had some voice classes. It was really just so you could carry a tune. It always just helps with your speaking voice also when you connect your diaphragm and your breath.
The role of culture is that it's the form through which we as a society reflect on who we are where we've been where we hope to be.