I would love to do an anthology show based on the character of Jesse B. Semple that Langston Hughes wrote about. He's sort of a Forrest Gump character in the midst of 20th century Harlem. — Wendell Pierce Copy Share Image
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… — Wendell Pierce Copy Share
One of the great things my grandparents and grandparents taught me was, there are those who don't have your best interests at heart. — Wendell Pierce Copy Share
Be your true self. Because if you're not, there are consequences to be paid. — Wendell Pierce Copy Share
Your actions are not in a vacuum. They impact other people. It may be in a way that's less obvious than in mainstream movies,… — Wendell Pierce Copy Share
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… — Wendell Pierce Copy Share
My mother was a teacher for 40 years. She was part of the United Teachers of New Orleans. — Wendell Pierce Copy Share
New Orleans, more than many places I know, actually tangibly lives its culture. It's not just a residual of life; it's a part of… — Wendell Pierce Copy Share
The Wire' really is an American classic, and I think that's something to be very proud of. — Wendell Pierce Copy Share
When you're doing comedy on stage, it's great because you have the audience there and they're like another actor in the scene. You feed… — Wendell Pierce Copy Share
I consider myself a journeyman actor, and I pride myself and look forward to keeping my career choices as diverse as possible because it… — Wendell Pierce Copy Share
That is the heart and soul of the American dream, homeownership, the idea of being able to buy a house and start to build… — Wendell Pierce Copy Share
The people of Baltimore are great. I love Baltimore. What I looked forward to, every year, was getting a new apartment in a different… — Wendell Pierce Copy Share
There's no greater honor, as an actor, to be a part of a project that changes lives, and awakens and enlightens and entertains. — Wendell Pierce Copy Share
