When Maury Levy had Omar Little on the stand in court, he tried to discredit the witness by saying that Omar profited from the drug trade, making a living off of the suffering of others. Without missing a beat, Omar responded, “Just like you man. I got the shotgun, you got the briefcase.”

It’s ironic that on The Wire, a show focusing on the drug trade in Baltimore, one of the most evil characters is the lawyer who represents the street thugs. But Maury Levy, played brilliantly by Michael Kostroff, is a smarmy, unapologetic villain who fans love to hate. Last year, we talked to Kostroff about his character, the show and why fans won’t let him pick out a tomato in peace.

If you missed the interview then, here’s your chance to read it now:
http://www.hobotrashcan.com/2008/02/14/one-on-one-with-michael-kostroff/