PHOTO: Steve Martin by Norman Seeff.  Just finished Steve Martin’s autobiography “Born Standing Up” which was pretty incredible/encouraging/and melancholy all at the same time.  I’ve been a fan of his for years and he is probably my favorite comedian.  I have to say, the thing that stood out to me the most in the book was how long it took him and what he had to do to find himself as a performer.  Mostly, as it turns out, it was a matter of working daily to perfect his craft.  A recommended read for anyone in the arts. (Tip: if you’re inclined toward audio books, Steve Martin, is the reader on this one which gives it a whole different tone.  It’s kind of like *THIS*)

VIDEO: Steve Martin flexing all sorts of talent via banjo.  Not my typical music post, but I love it just the same.