Jesse L. Martin Professions : Actor Born : January 18, 1969 Browse All Authors Top 29 quotes by Jesse L. Martin This world is not one color or culture. Everybody has a story. To tell that story or see that story reflected through art is extremely valuable to the community. The arts belong to everyone and our work should reflect that diversity. Jesse L. Martin diversity color art Go back to what's good, what's certain, what's always there. You woke up today. Just start walking. Jesse L. Martin certain walking today I want to be remembered as a great actor - and a shining example of humanity. Jesse L. Martin shining example humanity I did end up becoming a drawer, a sketcher and a painter because of comic books, but I didn't read them. Not at all. Jesse L. Martin comic becoming book I have plenty of Law & Order on my resume. Jesse L. Martin resumes law order I was in Rent, for Gods sake. The closest we came to stunts was dancing on a table. Jesse L. Martin dancing tables sake As a student studying acting, I was always broke, so going to see any live theater was almost impossible. Jesse L. Martin acting students impossible Real men know how to listen, and real men know how to be honest. Jesse L. Martin listen know real men Teaching is a truly noble profession. It's sad the amount of responsibility that teachers have today. They're not only teaching kids: they're raising kids, policing kids - and they don't make a lot of money. Jesse L. Martin sad money responsibility today I honestly believe there are good things happening in this world, and I'll spend most of my time trying to find them and bring them to light. Jesse L. Martin good light time world Go back to what's good, what's certain, what's always there. You woke up today. Just start walking. Whatever it is, it'll pass. Time doesn't go backward. That's the one real blessing. It happened; it does you no good to worry. Keep it movin'. Jesse L. Martin good blessing time today I'm so not a comic book guy. The most I knew about 'The Flash,' as a little kid, was the Underoos. I had 'The Flash' Underoos. Jesse L. Martin about kid guy book I didn't read comic books, growing up. I was more of a science fiction/fantasy novel guy. I loved reading Edgar Rice Burroughs' 'Tarzan' and that kind of stuff. Jesse L. Martin loved growing-up reading science On TV, you never know where it's going. They may even lie to you about where it's going. You never really know because the scripts come in every couple of weeks or so. Jesse L. Martin lie never know you Shakespeare in the Park is one of the greatest gifts in New York City. You just have to wait for the tickets - and it's worth the wait. Jesse L. Martin wait city new you 'The Merchant of Venice' is a straightforward, clear story, while 'The Winter's Tale,' as a general rule, is hard to present because there is so much plot. Jesse L. Martin present story hard winter 'Law & Order' was amazing but so consuming, I couldn't get to the stage. Jesse L. Martin amazing get stage law We want to start a 'Flash' band. Everyone can play an instrument and sing. Jesse L. Martin everyone start want play 'Law & Order' was so very interesting to me because what I got to do was explore New York along with getting to work with some of the best actors New York City had to offer. Jesse L. Martin city best me work The best decision I made at NYU was joining the Shakespeare ensemble. It literally led to everything I did after that. It gave me the kind of confidence I really needed. Jesse L. Martin best me confidence decision Similar Authors Ian Mckellen actor Adhir Kalyan actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje actor Bert Lahr actor Alan Arkin actor Alan Alda actor All Authors
