My dream role is to portray someone like James Baldwin. I've always been a fan of his writing, and I feel like he's one of our unsung heroes. He's been pretty much forgotten, and I think he needs to be recognized. He had to go all the way to Europe to find recognition and acceptance, and I'd just like to bring him to the forefront.

The Wire' is very realistic and based on real events.

Music's been part of my entire life. It's in my DNA.

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

The most successful people reach the top not because they are free of limitations, but because they act in spite of their limitations

When you love someone unconditionally, you go to war for them, and they do that for each other. They know they can call each other when they need each other. In this day and age, everyone needs a friend like in Hap and Leonard.

I got picked on a lot as a kid.