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I was very vulnerable to criticism for many years. I could read a bad review and remember it my whole life.

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Steve Martin
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: August 14
Actor
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Banjoist
Comedian
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Film Producer
Musician
Performing Artist
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Screenwriter
Street Artist
Waco
Texas
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