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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

One of the real worries I had before the first season of 'Treme' aired was that, man, people in New Orleans really hold movie and television shows up to a high standard in how they depict the city.