SCOTT SIMON, HOST:
We're joined now from Dallas by Michael Fitzgerald Wilson and his son, Mark. Michael Wilson was just released from the U.S. penitentiary in Victorville, Calif., where he served a life without parole sentence since 1994 for a first-time nonviolent drug offense. He was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of crack cocaine, although no drugs were recovered at his home. Mr. Wilson's been out of prison for 11 days. Thank you for being with us.
MICHAEL FITZGERALD WILSON: Thank you.
SIMON: We'll explain your son, Mark, is with you there because you suffered a stroke four years ago, and your son might be there to help us speak with you. How does it feel to be out?
MICHAEL FITZGERALD WILSON: It feels great (laughter). I'm just, yeah...
MARK WILSON: Sucking it in.
MICHAEL FITZGERALD WILSON: Yeah, just sucking it in.
SIMON: Mr. Wilson, can you help us understand what it was like to serve 21 years in prison for you?
[For a full transcript of this interview, along with an audio file, go to http://www.npr.org/2015/10/31/...eased-after-23-years]
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