I think part of the sadness of Hamlet is given different circumstances, this guy had the capability of being something really great and not ending up poisoned on the ground.

My parents were very traditional Nigerians who wanted doctor, lawyer, teacher [children], but when I actually had a dream and I presented the dream to them, they were 100 percent supportive.

I loved sports, so acting died and it was all sport. But I always used to get in trouble, because after lights out I would sneak out to watch things on TV.

To work around and be successful in a round configuration in the theater, you have to connect with everyone.

I think Hamlet is a very funny play - Hamlet is riddled with wit.

You don't really audition for Hamlet; Hamlet is one of those roles that a director or producer decides you should do it.

I think Hamlet, as much as he loves his privacy and is kind of an introvert, he's a very functional introvert. When he has to be out, he can be out with people.

I'm going to be criticized by lots of "scholars," but I think Shakespeare's best comedy often appears in his tragedies, actually. Not necessarily in his comedies.

All good writers across the board, if they're dealing with real tragedy, they will give you comedy in it. And if they're dealing with real comedy, there will be tragic moments in it.

I don’t want just words. If that’s all you have for me, you’d better go

In a few seconds, we judge another person and think we know them. When, the person we’ve lived with the longest, we still don’t know very well—ourselves.

Tell me to what you pay attention and I will tell you who you are.

Women need food, water, and compliments That's right. And an occasional pair of shoes.

Somewhere in the world is the most invincible man. Just as somewhere is the most vulnerable.

There is no equality without coercion.

Time, my twin, take me by the hand through the streets of your city

When I was young, it was an exciting time to be in New York.

"...arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, and as a matter of law, unsupportable."

A dominant wolf's desire to protect was a strong instinct- Samuel was very dominant. Give him an inch, and he's take over the world- my life, if I let him. Mercy