Post by Clouseau on Aug 21, 2007 14:48:02 GMT
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MARTIN: 'VIOLENT CHILDHOOD GAVE ME SUCCESS'
Funnyman STEVE MARTIN has credited his comic genius with the violent temperament of his father. The Pink Panther star reveals a severe beating by his father Glen when he was nine-years-old gave him the determination to become a great comic actor. Martin says his father remained devoid of praise for his award-winning acting skills, until the day of his death in 1997. He recalls, "(He said) You did everything I wanted to do. I said, 'I did it because of you,' and it was the truth, although looking back I am sure that we both had different interpretations of what I meant."
Funnyman STEVE MARTIN has credited his comic genius with the violent temperament of his father. The Pink Panther star reveals a severe beating by his father Glen when he was nine-years-old gave him the determination to become a great comic actor. Martin says his father remained devoid of praise for his award-winning acting skills, until the day of his death in 1997. He recalls, "(He said) You did everything I wanted to do. I said, 'I did it because of you,' and it was the truth, although looking back I am sure that we both had different interpretations of what I meant."
