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

"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




People Online 5/04




"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.