No art comes from the conscious mind.
STEVE MARTINThe banjo is such a happy instrument–you can’t play a sad song on the banjo – it always comes out so cheerful.
More Steve Martin Quotes
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The banjo is such a happy instrument–you can’t play a sad song on the banjo – it always comes out so cheerful.
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You know that look that women get when they want to have sex? Me neither.
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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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Despite a lack of natural ability, I did have the one element necessary to all early creativity: naïveté, that fabulous quality that keeps you from knowing just how unsuited you are for what you are about to do.
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How many people have never raised their hand before?
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The greatest thing you can do is surprise yourself.
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I’ve got to keep breathing. It’ll be my worst business mistake if I don’t.
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I believe the United States should allow all foreigners in this country, provided they can speak our native language… Apache.
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I really enjoy finding the right word, creating a good, flowing sentence. I enjoy the rhythm of the words.
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I will do anything to look like him – except, of course, exercise or eat right.
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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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I love money. I love everything about it.
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Boy, those French: they have a different word for everything!
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Thankfully, perseverance is a good substitute for talent.
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Acting is collaborative because you are working with another actor, and it’s almost like a two-man juggling team. You have to really be in sync.
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