"A friend of mine once asked how to make it in show business and I said "Be so good that they can't ignore you." She thought I was being flip but it's true. The challenge is trying to live up to the opportunities given me."

Source: COVER STORY : A Side Order of Steve Martin : He's had his ups and downs with L.A., but they're back together in his new movie. Interview with Elaine Dutka, articles.latimes.com. February 3, 1991.