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Always do business as if the person you're doing business with is trying to screw you, because he probably is. And if he's not, you can be pleasantly surprised.
Steve Martin
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Steve Martin
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: August 14
Actor
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Banjoist
Comedian
Film Actor
Film Producer
Musician
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Waco
Texas
Steve Glenn Martin
Stephen Glenn Martin
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