I have heard it said that a complicated childhood can lead to a life in the arts. I tell you this story of my father and me to let you know I am qualified to be a comedian.
Steve MartinMovies always are open to being remade because times change so much, and the tempo of movies changes. I think of it like a James Bond. They can have different actors play the same role... I've had people come up to me and say, 'We want to remake 'The Jerk' with so and so.' And I say, 'Fine.' It just doesn't bother me. It's an honor actually.
Steve MartinI can understand the drug thing. So they feel that it's more important to take the drugs than to do a good show for the people.
Steve MartinI just respected comedians whether they were or they weren't, from, you know, new or old.
Steve Martin