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

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 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.

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

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.

Some people ate less food less often when they each had a home than they now do as hobos.

If life is a stage and you are your own agent, then don’t hesitate to play the character you wish to play.

Then again, what seems like nothing in the eyes of the world, when properly valued and put to use, can be among the greatest riches.

If you want to win, do the ordinary things better than anyone else does them day in and day out.

What I learned is that acting is to a large extent about trying to stave off self-doubt long enough to be natural and real onstage.

Now, the instrumentation in the jazz band and the jazz dance band has gone through many evolutions. For instance, in the 'twenties the tradition was two or three saxophones

His frustration running very high, he takes it out on the ones he loves because it's safe.

With wealth comes responsibility.

There is no reliable way for American authorities to distinguish jihadists and potential jihadists from peaceful Muslims.

None of us got where we are solely by pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps.