He was on The Wire

Idris Elba is playing Nelson Mandela in the upcoming movie.

I have taken to annoying the crap out of my poor wife by relating everyone to Oz, or The Wire. Hey, cable shows use the same agents/casting directors. It's come to where if there's a new face, she'll ask me which show he was on.

Life's little joys

Getting in a cold bed to discover a napping cat has warmed up the foot area for you.