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The bluegrass community... can be very strict. I didn't know if I'd be welcomed into the bluegrass community or not, but I think they judge you very fairly... I felt really welcome.

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