Stories work, if they have a beginning, middle and end.

The Wire' really is an American classic, and I think that's something to be very proud of.

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 you, you felt like you were the center of the universe.

I went to Beijing for the Olympics and was literally right across the track from Usain Bolt. And when he gets to full stride, for every two steps the other guy's taking, he's just taking one.

Be your true self. Because if you're not, there are consequences to be paid.

Whenever an actor was going to die, I tried to help them understand not to take it personally. It wasn't about them. It's the story.

We always see abhorrent behavior and say why, but then we get mad when somebody tries to answer. Just to answer the question why does not say I'm validating behavior. I'm just saying, if we're going to be a student of human behavior, be a true student.