Michael K. Williams

You know, Tupac is very near and dear to my heart. He started my career as an actor.

I got picked on a lot as a kid.

As we say in the hood, I'm a stoop kid.

I grew up in East Flatbush in Brooklyn which was an intense neighbourhood filled with different West Indian cultures.

I'm more liable to hurt myself than someone else.

Doing something that warrants the attention of the President of the United States is super cool.

I know plenty of adults who act like teenagers.

I haven't had a problem with being typecast, but if I was only getting one type of role, I wouldn't mind. What I'm worried about is not working.

People say they love the characters I've chosen in my career. But I didn't choose anything. I just happened to be working and these were offered to me.

I do happen to love Honey Nut Cheerios. I don't know if I want to walk down to the store in my pajamas for them. But I do love them.

My only goal is to stay focused on my craft and make sure my life is as sharp as it can be to attack any character that is given to me.

The arts saved my life.