Steve Martin Quotes

"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."

on Humor

"Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke."

on Humor

"Comedy is a distortion of what is happening, and there will always be something happening."

on Humor

"...just remember, darling, it is pain that changes our lives."

on Life

"Talking about music is like dancing about architecture."

on Art

"Chaos in the midst of chaos isn't funny, but chaos in the midst of order is."

on Philosophy

"I believe in equality. Equality for everybody. No matter how stupid they are or how superior I am to them."

on Humor

"I thought yesterday was the first day of the rest of my life but it turns out today is."

on Time

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

on Inspirational

"Thankfully, perseverance is a great substitute for talent."

on Inspirational