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My problem is that I don't get the same exhiliration from success as I get depression from failure.
Steve Martin
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Steve Martin
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: August 14
Actor
Art Collector
Banjoist
Comedian
Film Actor
Film Producer
Musician
Performing Artist
Playwright
Screenwriter
Street Artist
Waco
Texas
Steve Glenn Martin
Stephen Glenn Martin
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People come up to me and say Steve, what is film editing? And I say How should I know? You're the director.
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There's someone out there for everyone - even if you need a pickaxe, a compass, and night goggles to find them.
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Now let's repeat the non-conformists' oath: I promise to be different! I promise to be unique! I promise not to repeat things other people say! Good!
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