... and he was loved! Michael showed the strength in vulnerability + transparency. A raw kind of sensitivity and openness. Never shying of sharing the layered complexities of life both in person but also in the characters he’d play to show us back our humanity. Our last episode together on Boardwalk Empire was titled “Farewell Daddy Blues” and it’s been on my mind a lot since his departure. The most accurate description of how I’ve been feeling these past few months. My Maybelle was brought on to beautifully push and challenge Chalky and show him himself in ways no one else could have. Portraying a time and people far beyond ourselves. I was intimidated by the blessing, but Mike brought me so much ease and comfort. I am forever thankful I was able to share that space with him. For every smile that looked like he was getting away with something. To make and hear him laugh. Every conversation we had about my Mom’s family in Brooklyn and how he always had some wild ass story and then would FaceTime someone to back it up. It quickly went from “Hey Sis, how you doing today?” to “Babygirl!!!” in that gravelly voice of his. I will never get over how much love was in him when we crossed paths. His heart, was my favorite thing about him. Thank You MKW, for the work, the honesty and the love. Happy Birthday King