I had a very dear friend of mine, ton of potential, and he fell ill with bipolar disorder. And he was put in the penal system. And that was just adding fuel to the fire. He got worse. He came… — Michael K. Williams Copy Share Image
I am the epitome of the underdog. By societies standards I should have been dead a long time ago, and I was nobody's gangster,… — Michael K. Williams Copy Share Image
My job is to bring to life the character, not to put the words on the paper. — Michael K. Williams Copy Share Image
Our criminal justice system has swallowed up too many people I love. I am proud to join the ACLU in the fight to make… — Michael K. Williams Copy Share Image
Writers will see your work and want to try you in different things but I think you have to stay true to your vehicle.… — Michael K. Williams Copy Share Image
Ending a television character that you've been, especially someone like Omar Little, it hurts. For me, it's a huge thing. You feel like a… — Michael K. Williams Copy Share Image
My thing is to gain the respect as an actor, as a professional, and the friendship and everything else will happen from there. — Michael K. Williams Copy Share Image
I'm totally comfortable today with the success that Omar and 'The Wire' have brought me - living with that character, being recognized and remembered… — Michael K. Williams Copy Share Image
My goal is to end mass incarceration and change the laws to stop locking up low-level, nonviolent drug charges. Stop charging drug addicts as… — Michael K. Williams Copy Share Image
