Steve Martin

"I cringe at backstory. Because it never quite explains or gets into some psychological thing that is never quite right and never quite the truth and who knows why someone is someway."

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Source: Steve Martin and Claire Danes. Interview with Jeff Otto, www.ign.com. October 19, 2005.

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Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Comedian, Actor, Writer

Steve Martin is a multifaceted entertainer known for his groundbreaking work in comedy, film, and literature, particularly his memoir 'Born Standing Up.'

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