Frankie Faison Quotes

United States, Actor
June 10, 1949

Frankie Russel Faison (born June 10, 1949), often credited as Frankie R. Faison, is an American actor known for his role as Deputy Commissioner Ervin Burrell in the HBO series The Wire and as Barney Matthews in the Hannibal Lecter franchise.

When you look in the mirror at the end of the day, make sure you feel good about what you see.

Frankie Faison
- Good
- Mirror
Respect is such a simple and easy thing to have and to give, and it doesn't cost anything.

Frankie Faison
- Respect
- Simple

I've been asked far too often, 'Can you be blacker?' I've gotten done with auditions and heard, 'We're not going to go black with this character.'

Frankie Faison
- Done
- Character
- Black
Your time here on this earth, it belongs to you.

Frankie Faison
- Time
- Earth
- Belongs
Far too often, I have been accepted or rejected for work because of the color of my skin.

Frankie Faison
- Work
- Color
I love Montclair. I loved it; it was great for my kids. I raised them all there, brought them up through the Montclair school system, and two of my daughters went to Montclair State.

Frankie Faison
- Up
- Great
- School
I don't do things by the book.

Frankie Faison
- Book
Don't be afraid to see the gift and talent you have, because that thing could lead to a substantial career for you. Because we all do something as good or better than most people.

Frankie Faison
- People
- Good
- Career

No one deserves any more respect than the other person until they prove themselves unworthy.

Frankie Faison
- Respect
I think it is so important to pass down knowledge and information to younger generations.

Frankie Faison
- Important
- Knowledge