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You know what your problem is, it's that you haven't seen enough movies - all of life's riddles are answered in the movies.
Steve Martin
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Steve Martin
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: August 14
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Waco
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My problem is that I don't get the same exhiliration from success as I get depression from failure.
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She tried to get even with him through psychological warfare but couldn't, because he didn't care.
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I loved to make people laugh in high school, and then I found I loved being on stage in front of people. I'm sure that's some kind of ego trip or a way to overcome shyness. I was very kind of shy and reserved, so there's a way to be on stage and be performing and balance your life out.
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