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

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

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, but it comes to an understanding of who those people are. It also leaves it open to interpretation. And that's what art is, a form in which people can reflect on who we are as human beings and come to some understanding of this journey we are on.

Our thoughts are to the individual as our art is to the community.

I understand that we should never lose our right to be offended, so I accept it. But for me it was always a study of human behavior because if we just demonize it, it becomes unreal.

We always see abhorrent behavior and say why, but then we get mad when somebody tries to answer.

There's no greater honor, as an actor, to be a part of a project that changes lives, and awakens and enlightens and entertains.