When a sports team is doing well in a city that's going through tough times like New Orleans, like Detroit, it bolsters this real sentiment of 'we can get through this.' And when you have that sentiment, it becomes more… — 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
