Episode · SmartLess · 2024-05-06
Books mentioned on Steve Martin & Martin Short
Double the power, double the math; for our 200th episode, it’s double-trouble with Steve Martin and Martin Short. The talk-show anecdote, the best use of a time-machine, and have you ever heard of the word “combo?
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Born Standing Up
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin is a memoir detailing the comedian's path to success and the ultimate decision to walk away from stand-up.
Discussed“Um, and number one is walking, uh, Steve's new book is for Tracy. Uh, that's—that's what they call two years old!”
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I Must Say
I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend by Martin Short is an engaging and witty memoir written by the celebrated comedic actor, detailing his illustrious career, personal triumphs, and enduring relationships.
Discussed“Yeah, I went, um, speaking about receipts, I went to the, when Marty's biography came out, um, he didn't send me one, so I went to the bookstore, bought it, and while I was at the cash register, put the book and the receipt, took a photo of it, emailed him and said that's okay, I got it. [Laughter] Very”
