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I feel good about being able to take bluegrass on to television like 'Letterman' and 'The View,' and I've heard nice things about being able to do that. I really haven't felt any negativity toward me or my music.

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Steve Martin
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: August 14
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Waco
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