I am a firm believer in education and have worked very hard to tell young Latinos that they must go to college and that, if possible, they should pursue an advanced degree. I am convinced that education is the great equalizer. Jimmy Smits advancebelievercollege share on social
I never thought television would or could be a long-term commitment. Jimmy Smits commitmentlongtelevision Change image and share on social
When we are out there selling a new picture, when did it become part of the deal that you have to sell the family? To use the juicy part of your life to get attention? I'm not blaming the reporters. It's the system. Jimmy Smits attentionblamedeal share on social
I like the gypsy aspect of this business. Jimmy Smits aspectbusinessgypsy Change image and share on social
In my college years, I worked as a union labor organizer. I was just one of the many workers trying to do my part to help the community. Jimmy Smits collegecommunitylabor Change image and share on social
For minority actors, developing our own projects has to be the eventual path. We have a lot of stories to tell and a really unique voice. But none of that is going to be heard as long as we're just the hired hands, acting. Jimmy Smits actactordevelop share on social
You have to find what makes you stable in the storm. Then, no matter what's happening round you, no matter what the hype or the publicity, you can still manage to make leaps in your work as an artist. Jimmy Smits artistfindhappen Change image and share on social
It's less about the physical training, in the end, than it is about the mental preparation: boxing is a chess game. You have to be skilled enough and have trained hard enough to know how many different ways you can counterattack in any situation, at any moment. Jimmy Smits boxchesscounterattack share on social
There's something so familial and intimate between a boxer and his trainer. Jimmy Smits boxerfamilialintimate Change image and share on social
