An hour with Steve Martin

with Steve Martin
in Movies, TV & Theater, Books
on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 * * * * *

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An hour with actor and comedian Steve Martin about his career, his life and his memoir; Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life.

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    1. anthonychapman  07/10/2011 01:43 AM Report

      A great interview, and the advice; be so good they can't ignore you, is priceless. It's also good to know you don't need punchlines. I'm just starting as a stand-up, and don't really do punch lines. I don't get many laughs either, but I hope that will change with experience. www.anthonychapman.net

    2. Paul_in_SLC  02/04/2010 06:33 PM Report

      An inspiration for anyone trying to do something difficult and that takes a lot of effort before results start coming in as I am. Thank you, Steve and Charlie

    3. The Truth  01/29/2008 12:12 PM Report

      He's just a really good salesman.

    4. Mariann Aalda  01/10/2008 10:04 AM Report

      After watching the show I just had to get the book! And it did not disappoint. Having performed in a staged reading of one of his plays at the Coronet Theater in LA, I got to meet SM and was struck by how quiet and unassuming he was...and how he focused more on my cleavage as opposed to looking me in the eyes when giving direction. Now I understand. Having recently moved back to NY and into the world of stand-up,myself,(www.mariannaalda.com) SM's interview -- along with his book -- offers great insight into the importance of finding one's unique comic voice and speaking his/her own particular brand of (with all due respect to Mr. Colbert) "truthiness."

    5. Russ Binder  12/21/2007 09:19 PM Report

      Honest, real answers to decent questions, from an intelligent and unassuming guest. Perfect. The book is even better.

    6. Robin fan  12/18/2007 11:55 AM Report

      I like Steve, but to put him ahaead of Robin Williams is unwarranted. I liked Shopgirl because it seemed to be an older man's recognition of what a creep he has been to young women (plural). I think it takes some real self-work to be able to do that so I respect him. But he shares the honors of most intelligent in my view.

    7. jacob  12/16/2007 04:39 AM Report

      It seems like all of the audio on these interviews is really really low - is that just me?

    8. John Self  12/16/2007 04:39 AM Report

      Bravo! This is what good conversation is all about. I had never heard Steve Martin talk about his early days. Great interview, great show.

    9. TABS  12/16/2007 04:39 AM Report

      I always thought Steve Martin was doing Dick Shawns act. Dick Shawn went on stage one night doing his one man show, fell over and lay there for 10 minutes before the audience realized that it wasn't part of the show and that he had a heart attack and died. Now the question is whether Steve Martin can top that one?

    10. William Graef  12/16/2007 04:38 AM Report

      The philosophy of Steve Martin.

      Steve Martin collects art. Steve Martin plugs painter Eric Fischl. Therefore Steve Martin owns a painting by Eric Fischl.

    11. Golbanou  12/16/2007 04:37 AM Report

      Steve Martin's interview was very interesting. Thank you.

      On a different subject, the audio of Charlie shows is always very low. I was under the impression that it was our station only.

      Please do something about it. Thanks

    12. scripts7  12/16/2007 04:37 AM Report

      As I recall, Martin has donated collections to the L.A. County Museum. I enjoyed those obscure Russian Avant Garde prints. So, I think he's honorable in this realm.

    13. Eleanor   12/16/2007 04:31 AM Report

      Great, great interview! There is nothing more interesting in the world than people who are really good at something talking about how they found their way. Martin's commentary on his path was fascinating, and Charlie's promptings were dead on.

    14. Dr. E. Piscitelli  12/15/2007 03:37 AM Report

      Steve Martin is probably the most intelligent comedian of my generation. He writes without pretension. He is a genuinely humble man without being obsequious. The interview was a model of a good interview because it revealed a real person not just a performer. I felt like Steve was in my living room talking to me. Charlie is good at what he does, but a guy like Steve makes it easy for him to make the interview work. Thank you Charlie and thank you Steve for the many years of laughter and thoughtful performances.

    15. Kimberly Nickerson  12/13/2007 02:48 PM Report

      Excellent interview! I grew up watching Steve Martin and always thought he was funny. Your interview shows his insightful brilliance. Thank you for a great and intersting program.

    16. Meigs Glidewell  12/13/2007 02:11 PM Report

      Great Show! I did standup in Boston in the 80s and and I found SM's remarks and stories ever so interesting and insightful. I loved his standard advice to people who want to be or are in show biz: "Be so good they can't ignore you." (Which echos Gene Peret's (writer for B. Hope, Burnett, ...) remark: "Be very good. When you are very good, they find you." I'm looking forward to getting the book.