Quotes by J. R. Martinez

About J. R. Martinez:

Jose Rene "J. R." Martinez is an American actor, motivational speaker and former U.S. Army soldier. Starting in 2008, he played the role of Brot Monroe on the ABC daytime drama All My Children. He is the winner of Season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Martinez served as the Grand Marshal of the 2012 Rose Parade. He is currently costarring on the syndicated action series SAF3.
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My mother is my hero.

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I'm going to write a book, continue acting, continue motivational speaking and just share with people who I am and what I've learned in my second chance of life and pass it on to people in their first chance of life.

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I've continually reminded myself that I never want to change. I could be on the cover of a magazine today, but next week someone else is going to be on that cover. You always have to remain the same person because when those opportunities end, guess ...

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The thing is, a lot of our vets come home and they feel displaced, and they don't feel like their voice matters, so for me to be a spokesman and have that honor to educate America about who we are and what we are, it's like I'm doing my job.

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There are a lot of people who can be classified as heroes and do great things and inspire me.

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I have good stamina and good endurance.

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Obviously, I don't like to use my new celebrity status as a way to get first class service at a restaurant. For me, it's just more special to use it for good.

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My father left... but I tell my mom - and I told my mom this when I was a kid - I said, 'You know what, Mom? Good thing he left because you're a strong woman.'

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I love helping out good people who are doing good things.

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I believe that we all have something to share with someone else that can better someone else's life.

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My mother has done so much for me in my life and has continuously been there and been my rock.

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I think in life, if you continue to challenge yourself, you can pride yourself in what you continuously accomplish.

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I've learned in my life that it's important to be able to step outside your comfort zone and be challenged with something you're not familiar or accustomed to. That challenge will allow you to see what you can do.

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In this life, all you need is for someone to believe in you.

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I want to, at the end of the day, be able to say, 'I am a runner.'

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I want to continue to be me and share with people.

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Not every kid plays football, basketball. Running can be a source to vent and let things out.

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If you're going to play high school football, you do it in Texas or Florida or Georgia for the simple fact it's such a big deal.

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I don't have a weapon in my hand, and I don't have a uniform on my body, but my uniform now is my scars and weapon is my words, so I'm still serving.

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When the body doesn't want to go on, the mind continues to fight.

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Author Bio

  • NameJ. R. Martinez
  • DescriptionAmerican actor
  • BornJune 14, 1983
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Motivational Speaker