I grew up in East Flatbush in Brooklyn which was an intense neighbourhood filled with different West Indian cultures. — Michael K. Williams Copy Share Image
My childhood was pretty colorful; I like to use the word turbulent. But it was a great time to grow up, the '70s and '80s in Brooklyn, East Flatbush. It was culturally diverse: You had Italian culture, American culture, the… — 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
