What's On His Mind?


The following quotes have been attributed to Jesse, and taken from magazine articles and interviews:

"When he came in, he was very green and extremely cocky," the actor says. "But over the years, he's learned that you get more with candy than with vinegar, and so he's learned not to bounce of the walls all the time. He's learned to do his work and keep it positive, almost the reverse of what he started with."
Variety.com 2/28/07



"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. If I get the chance to be philanthropic, I want to help kids and teachers."
Playbill features 08/03/03



"I can't say that I knew I'd be famous but I knew I'd be successful. 'Cause I wasn't ever gonna give up--ever."
Elle magazine 02/00



"I want to be remembered as a great actor-and a shining example of humanity."
Essence magazine 11/99



Jesse is looking for a woman who not only celebrates the love she sees in me but who celebrates the love she sees in all humanity - a creative soul grounded in the earth who breathes inspiration.
 Ebony 1999



"If I wasn't acting, I would want to be a teacher."
 NBC bio



"Free Association"
Law & Order star Jesse L. Martin gives us his quick thoughts on some hot topics:

The South Beach Diet: "I eat whatever I want, so I know nothing about it. I'm sure it doesn't include steak sandwiches and stuff that I like."

Brad Pitt's buff new bod: "There was something wrong with his old one?"

Mel Gibson running Disney: "That doesn't sound right."

What's your sign? "Capricorn. We're special because we start off the year."

Dream Law & Order guest star: "It was Gregory Hines. No explanation needed. He was the man."

Cops: "Good job, at least for me. I don't have any problems with them.