Through the years, I have learned there is no harm in charging oneself up with delusions between moments of valid inspiration.
STEVE MARTINBefore 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.
More Steve Martin Quotes
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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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Talking about music is like dancing about architecture.
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Dinosaurs did not walk with humans. The evolutionary record says different. They gambled.
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You can’t really conduct your life by one or two phrases.
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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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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 was deeply unhappy, but I didn’t know it because I was so happy all the time.
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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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Don’t have sex man. It leads to kissing and pretty soon you have to start talking to them.
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A father carries pictures where his money used to be.
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Some nights, alone, he thinks of her, and some nights, alone, she thinks of him. Some night these thoughts, separated by miles and time zones, occur at the same objective moment, and Ray and Mirabelle are connected without ever knowing it.
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Always make room for the unexpected in yourself.
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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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Thankfully, perseverance is a good substitute for talent.
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