I really enjoy finding the right word, creating a good, flowing sentence. I enjoy the rhythm of the words.
STEVE MARTINDespite 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.
More Steve Martin Quotes
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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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You can’t really conduct your life by one or two phrases.
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Boy, those French: they have a different word for everything!
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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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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 have found that– just as in real life–imagination sometimes has to stand in for experience.
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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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It’s not the size of the nose that matters, it’s what’s inside that counts.
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Thankfully, perseverance is a good substitute for talent.
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There’s someone out there for everyone – even if you need a pickaxe, a compass, and night goggles to find them.
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I actually learned about sex watching neighborhood dogs. And it was good. Go ahead and laugh. I think the most important thing I learned was: Never let go of the girl’s leg, no matter how hard she tries to shake you off.
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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.
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The greatest thing you can do is surprise yourself.
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You know that look that women get when they want to have sex? Me neither.
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Don’t have sex man. It leads to kissing and pretty soon you have to start talking to them.
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