Jerry Orbach was the first person to take me to the Friars Club. It's a beautiful building, and you walk into these halls of comedic history and meet these old cats who could tell you a million stories about how things went down in New York City. Jesse L. Martin beautifulbuildcat share on social
Real men know how to listen, and real men know how to be honest. Jesse L. Martin honestlistenman Change image and share on social
I was in 'Rent,' for God's sake. The closest we came to stunts was dancing on a table. Jesse L. Martin closedancegod Change image and share on social
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 bigbreakcountry share on social
I think I might want to get into development, as in developing my own sort of piece, whether it be for the stage or the big screen or for television. Jesse L. Martin bigdevelopdevelopment Change image and share on social
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 backbackwardbless share on social
I want to be remembered as a great actor - and a shining example of humanity. Jesse L. Martin actorgreathumanity Change image and share on social
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 bookburroughscomic Change image and share on social
I have plenty of 'Law & Order' on my resume. Jesse L. Martin laworderplenty Change image and share on social
If I get the chance to be philanthropic, I want to help kids and teachers. Jesse L. Martin chancekidphilanthropic Change image and share on social
