35 Quotes by Jesse L. Martin

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.

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.

I want to be remembered as a great actor - and a shining example of humanity.

As a student studying acting, I was always broke, so going to see any live theater was almost impossible.

I was in Rent, for Gods sake. The closest we came to stunts was dancing on a table.

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.

I have plenty of Law & Order on my resume.

Go back to what's good, what's certain, what's always there. You woke up today. Just start walking.

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.