Michael K. Williams quotes

Michael K. Williams was an American actor celebrated for his powerful and nuanced performances. Best known for his roles in television series like "The Wire" and "Boardwalk Empire," he earned widespread acclaim for his portrayal of complex characters. He left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry and inspired a generation of actors. Here are 24 of his quotes:

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. (Michael K. Williams)
Revenge is not a positive state of mind or energy to indulge your self in. View quote
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I know nothing of what it is to be a gangster. View quote
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You know, my childhood was pretty colorful; I like to use the word turbulent. View quote
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I do happen to love Honey Nut Cheerios. I don't know if I want to walk down to the store in my pajamas for them. But I do love them. View quote
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I came out the womb dancing. View quote
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Having been through the muck and mire, I've had my own brush with bad choices. View quote
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I got picked on a lot as a kid. View quote
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The arts saved my life. View quote
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I know plenty of adults who act like teenagers. View quote
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I come to work on time. I focus on my job. I bust my scenes out and everything else kind of happens from there. (Michael K. Williams)
I'm totally comfortable today with the success that Omar and 'The Wire' have brought me - living with that character, being recognized and remembered for that character. View quote
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You know, Tupac is very near and dear to my heart. He started my career as an actor. View quote
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Music is always a part of my characters' make-up. View quote
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All my characters have playlists. View quote
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Doing something that warrants the attention of the President of the United States is super cool. View quote
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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. View quote
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Cajun culture is dying. View quote
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I grew up in East Flatbush in Brooklyn which was an intense neighbourhood filled with different West Indian cultures. View quote
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I'm more liable to hurt myself than someone else. View quote
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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. (Michael K. Williams)
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 to find recognition and acceptance, and I'd just like to bring him to the forefront. View quote
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As we say in the hood, I'm a stoop kid. View quote
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The Wire' is very realistic and based on real events. View quote
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Michael K. Williams

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: November 22, 1966
Died: September 6, 2021
Quotes count: 24