I was always very shy but as I get older I think, What am I being shy for? You just grow weary of your own hang-ups.
STEVE MARTINI have found that– just as in real life–imagination sometimes has to stand in for experience.
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Thankfully, perseverance is a good substitute for talent.
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It was essential that I never show doubt about what I was doing.
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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.
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I have found that– just as in real life–imagination sometimes has to stand in for experience.
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How many people have never raised their hand before?
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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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I was deeply unhappy, but I didn’t know it because I was so happy all the time.
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The greatest thing you can do is surprise yourself.
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Before you criticize a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you do criticize him, you’ll be a mile away and have his shoes.
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Acting has helped me understand people, not only because you are acting as a character, but also because you are watching other actors work. That really helps you identify in life when someone is acting, not being true.
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You have to get comfortable with your work, you really have to know what you’re doing, and it has to be almost boring to you to be able to do it well.
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Some people have a way with words, and other people; oh, uh, not have way.
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Writer’s block is a fancy term made up by whiners so they can have an excuse to drink alcohol.
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With comedy, you never know until you put it in front of an audience. You shoot it and a year later you have no idea if it’s going to work. And then you get the response. It’s great when it’s good.
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Thankfully, persistence is a great substitute for talent.
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