Quotes by Michael K. Williams

About Michael K. Williams:

Michael Kenneth Williams is an American actor and dancer. He is best known for his portrayal of Omar Little on the HBO drama series The Wire and Albert "Chalky" White on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire.
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I came out the womb dancing.

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I haven't had a problem with being typecast, but if I was only getting one type of role, I wouldn't mind. What I'm worried about is not working.

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As we say in the hood, I'm a stoop kid.

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I know nothing of what it is to be a gangster.

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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 t...

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Having been through the muck and mire, I've had my own brush with bad choices.

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

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I know plenty of adults who act like teenagers.

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All my characters have playlists.

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People misconstrue when I say I was a dancer. I was not classically trained. I was a street dancer, and I got to do what I did in the nightclubs of New York City.

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

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I got picked on a lot as a kid.

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If you've ever felt oppressed on any level, there's something from 'The Wire' that you can take and identify with.

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You know, my childhood was pretty colorful; I like to use the word 'turbulent.'

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I'm more liable to hurt myself than someone else.

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I grew up in East Flatbush in Brooklyn which was an intense neighbourhood filled with different West Indian cultures.

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God has blessed me. I've been given a lot. I'm at peace with myself. It's time to give back.

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Doing something that warrants the attention of the President of the United States is super cool.

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My only goal is to stay focused on my craft and make sure my life is as sharp as it can be to attack any character that is given to me.

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The arts saved my life.

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Author Bio

  • NameMichael K. Williams
  • DescriptionAmerican actor
  • BornNovember 22, 1966
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionTelevision Actor; Film Actor; Actor