Steve Martin had his own way. The comedian was an icon back in his day, enthralling fans with his slapstick brand of comedy, and he still hasn’t lost touch with the humor that made him the stalwart he is. No wonder fans would love to see that story recreated. And Steve! (Martin) just does that. The two-part documentary series gives fans a peek into the life of one of the most renowned comedians. And nothing is off the menu, be it his struggles, or even how he was averse to giving fans his autographs.
Steve Martin shares tricks of the trade
It is not easy to be Steve Martin. Maintaining your relevance over time is not easy. The 78-year-old has done that in style. And one of the traits that propelled him to stardom is how he owned the crowd. As a performer, he knew the importance of staying in control. Or rather, in his own words,
“(They) had to believe that I didn’t care if they laughed at all, and that this act was going on with or without them”. (The Guardian)
No wonder his fans swooned over him all the time. But that isn’t the only peculiar thing about his treatment of his fans. That is one of the most exciting parts of his life in the showbiz.
The peculiar reason why Steve Martin hated doing autographs
Steve Martin was at the peak of his popularity back in the 70s. People would line up in queues to get a chance to see their favorite comedian and get his signature, a part the Only Murders in the Building star was not a fan of. And this is all because of his clumsiness. Martin said,
“The autograph thing was always: ‘Oh, let me find a pen,’ and then you’re signing a shoe receipt.”
This is the reason he actually handed out cards which acted as proof that he had met a fan. Fans would nonetheless ask for a signature. And it is not within him to refuse, in spite of it all seeming very clumsy. Well, being clumsy is his ‘forte’, something that is reflected in the plethora of roles he’s played over the years, including The Pink Panther.
Steve Martin has forged a strong bond with Selena Gomez
For all his clumsiness, he’s never let it have a bearing on his relations with his fans. Or with anyone for that matter, including his co-stars. In a recent Instagram post, Selena Gomez hailed Steve Martin and their Only Murders in the Building co-star Martin Short as some of the finest men in town. The caption read,
“You have shown me a level of class, intellect, and humor that doesn’t seem to be easy to find anymore. You guys are truly best friends to me forever. #thebear (inside joke).” (Instagram)
Steve Martin has been one of the lead roles of the series for three seasons now, having formed a formidable bond with his co-stars in that short time. He might be clumsy, but that doesn’t change the fact that he’s a man whom we all would love to spend time with.
