My biggest break wasn't 'Rent;' it was the first job that ever paid me. I couldn't believe that they were paying me all that money to go around the country and do Shakespeare. I would have done it for free. — Jesse L. Martin Copy Share Image
As a child, I was fortunate enough to be close to family members who were - and still are - great storytellers. I was a gullible country boy from Rocky Mount, Virginia, and I believed every folktale they told me,… — Jesse L. Martin Copy Share Image
If I get the chance to be philanthropic, I want to help kids and teachers. — Jesse L. Martin Copy Share Image
We want to start a 'Flash' band. Everyone can play an instrument and sing. — Jesse L. Martin Copy Share Image
I want to be remembered as a great actor - and a shining example of humanity. — Jesse L. Martin Copy Share Image
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… — Jesse L. Martin Copy Share Image
I was in 'Rent,' for God's sake. The closest we came to stunts was dancing on a table. — Jesse L. Martin Copy Share Image
My biggest break wasn't 'Rent;' it was the first job that ever paid me. I couldn't believe that they were paying me all that… — Jesse L. Martin Copy Share Image
Go back to what's good, what's certain, what's always there. You woke up today. Just start walking. — Jesse L. Martin Copy Share Image
The best decision I made at NYU was joining the Shakespeare ensemble. It literally led to everything I did after that. It gave me… — Jesse L. Martin Copy Share Image
Women do come up to me, and they tell me what they think! I've gotten great compliments on my eyes and my smile. But… — Jesse L. Martin Copy Share Image
'Law & Order' was amazing but so consuming, I couldn't get to the stage. — Jesse L. Martin Copy Share Image
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… — Jesse L. Martin Copy Share Image
