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.

I come out of journalism, and then book writing. There, it's just you and your editor and maybe a copy desk, looking over your editor's shoulder, and that's the story. It's right there. I can show it to you because it's on paper.

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

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

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

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

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.