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. — Wendell Pierce Copy Share Image
I'm so thankful when I have a job. I would say the worst job I ever had was the one I quit after the first night. I was an overnight restaurant janitor. And it wasn't because of the job. We… — 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 Image
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 Image
Be your true self. Because if you're not, there are consequences to be paid. — Wendell Pierce Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
My mother was a teacher for 40 years. She was part of the United Teachers of New Orleans. — Wendell Pierce Copy Share Image
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 Image
The Wire' really is an American classic, and I think that's something to be very proud of. — Wendell Pierce Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
