Steve Martin

"I'm 48. For a while after 'The Jerk' (movie) I had a feeling of failure. I was a little scared. First people discover you and they love you. You get big and then you fail. And people are glad that you fail. But I've always come back and I've started to trust myself."

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Source: Interview with Meghan Daum, www.believermag.com. May 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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