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So Many Steves

By: Steve Martin, Adam Gopnik
Narrated by: Steve Martin, Adam Gopnik
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Summary

Steve Martin is more candid than he’s ever been about his creative life—in this engrossing audio-biography centered around a series of conversations recorded over many afternoons at home with his friend and neighbor, writer Adam Gopnik.

Steve Martin met his good friend Adam Gopnik three decades ago, and in that time, Gopnik has always marveled at Martin’s ability to flourish in a wide variety of artforms: magic, comedy, art collecting, writing, and music. In So Many Steves: Afternoons with Steve Martin, New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik creates a new type of profile: a year’s worth of conversations with Martin where Gopnik pulls back the curtain on his friend’s illustrious career.

This audio-biography places you in Martin’s apartment across from Steve and Adam, listening as their conversation flows from Steve’s first job in a magic shop to selling out stadiums as a standup comedian, starring in major motion pictures, writing his first novel, teaching himself to play the banjo, and starting a respected art collection. Through it all you’ll hear clips from Steve Martin’s iconic stand up routines and movies as well as excerpts from his writing and tv appearances, all knit together by an original banjo score created and played by Steve.

Widely praised for his dada persona and portrayal of funny-yet-relatable parents, Steve shares behind the scenes anecdotes from his films―L.A. Story, The Jerk, Three Amigos, and more―giving listeners a taste of life on set. More than a history, this series of intimate conversations between old colleagues reveal Martin's thoughtful approach to both art and life. As Steve develops as an artist, challenging himself with learning new crafts, Adam sees his friend growing and evolving as a person: becoming warmer, more gregarious, and even more gracious.

With Adam’s tender audio-portrait of Steve Martin as an ever-progressing creator, and Martin's own insights into his career and life, So Many Steves shares new perspectives on the comedy legend.

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Fantastic. Could have gone on listening to more.

Been a Steve Martin fan since I can remember. Steve shares how be hasn't always thought he was good which is crazy. He has always been and always will be the funniest comedian and my most quoted one too 😁. This is a heart warming, interesting and funny listen throughout. I was recently on my honeymoon in New York and even though I had no idea where Steve lives I had my eyes peeled the whole time in case by chance, I bumped into him. He's the only famous person I think I'd ask for a photo with. Sadly it didn't happen but this book was so good I think I'll listen to it again now ☺️

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Feel good

An interesting look into the world of Steve Martin and his many creative crafts and pursuits.

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great listen

Really enjoyed listening to this today, so many interesting facets to Steve Martin. Highly recommended

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An absolute treat - savour every second.

This is one of the most delightful, amusing, entertaining, informative pieces of work I have ever engaged with. My heart and mind have been equally enriched by it. I only wish it was twice as long because I loved spending this time with all the Steves and Adam.

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Everyone thinking of performing for a living should listen to this!

Great close and personal account of his professional career! I liked the conversational style. Short but sweet.

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Thank you Mr. Steve Martin for sharing your life journey at its most personal aspects. Despite the ups and downs of your life and career, it is a “relief” to know that you are truly happy in the end.

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