Steve Martin

"Be so good they can't ignore you."

"The act of smart networking is to ignore the people who are not that useful and focus on people who are."

"I believe that comedy is just another art form."

"Hosting is having a sense of responsibility to everyone that crosses the threshold of your home."

"I'm a registered Democrat who is becoming more independent."

"Comedy is a great tool for getting at the truth."

"In the beginning, there was nothing, and it exploded."

"The problem with doing nothing is finding where to stop."

"I'm aware that I'm repeating myself, so I'll try not to, but I will."

"You can succeed because you are lucky, because you are smart, because you are fast, or because you are in a favorable position."

"How do I feel? A bit tired."

"The world has a way of undermining even the best-laid plans."

"I don't want to forget to mention gratitude, which makes me feel fortunate."

"I started out to be a classical musician and failed."

"A day without a nap is like a cupcake without frosting."

"Writing is a form of private conversation."

"I do worry about having a certain amount of patience."

"I like a picture that is a little hard to decipher."

"I did stand-up comedy for 18 years."

"The truth is that I feel very fortunate."

"Talking about music is like dancing about architecture."

"I'm proud that my name means something like 'hard to identify.'"

"Comedy is the one where you get to be expressionistic."

"I used to do bits about the different characters I could play."

"I believe in doing the work that you like and being happy."

"A writer who waits for ideal conditions under which to work will die without putting a word on paper."

"I like to prove that people's expectations are wrong."

"You gotta believe that you're the best."

"Some people have a night shift and daydream through life."

"I have a certain system about getting the best out of actors."