Steve Martin - be so good they can’t ignore you

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[@johnnyregs2378]

Love seeing a young 27 year old steve martin

[@ericfox7234]

Couldn't be

[@dlb550]

😂

[@sethtate2079]

Lol

[@colbicolbiWTF]

lmao not a lie

[@gohawks3571]

He is an ageless man 😁

[@llg3pe]

Steve Martin is the best at looking exactly the same for over 50 years.

[@MeYou-gm6ty]

Hahahaha Fock Yea So so true

[@TV-mp3rw]

Born standing up. Anyways, just kind of effed up at least the end of that portion of his career 3 nights in a row underrated this man but who knows maybe he's a dick

[@MrDlt123]

Well, it helps if you have old man hair color when youre 25. - Eases the transition.

[@jackelewish1568]

Idk I'm currently in the year 2094 and hes really showing his age... dude is starting to look old in his 140s.

[@AllTheBestCO]

​@@jackelewish1568wtf

[@ChefDuane]

"Be first, better, or different." - Loretta Lynn

[@bruceboulder7677]

1 thousand percent true in all things.

[@jackelewish1568]

Damn never thought I'd see a Loretta Lynn quote lol. I guess Steve Martin did play banjo in a bluegrass outfit so it's not completely out of left field. I'm 30 and was raised in the Appalachian mountains on bluegrass and old country, (real country)

[@plausible_dinosaur]

Yup another way of saying it is that being very good, even excellent is not enough. Kerys Mathews plays excellent music you have never heard of every week, a writing class I went to was half filled with people who could write a book good enough to sell, you have to be so outstanding people are excited. Steve outlines it a little more in his autobiography saying after he worked out his 'happy feet' skit that he realised all of his jokes had to be that original for him to rise to the top (after many years on the road).

[@prisonersforprofit]

it's a valid point, what martin is saying is most people think it's just talent and all you have to do is show up. wrong... these people, almost all of them, put in the work, study what they're doing, approach it as a job, realize you have to do your job better than the next guy/gal.

[@stewartfenton7660]

You're probably right.

[@zach99998]

Plenty of talented hard workers who don't make it. He's leaving out the factor of luck which most successful people leave out.

[@brimandabuddhablessed8425]

This is why i keep making music. They can't ignore me forever.

[@Martinbeef]

When I started as a counsellor working for myself , I had to advertise a bit to get myself known in the area. As time went on, I focussed only on helping people to be the best they could ever be and for me to do the best for them. In time, people just came to me for help through word of mouth because I really wanted to help people. It wasn’t about the money, it was about doing the best I could. That’s how I was successful.

[@WalkeeTalkeeMan]

You r clearly still advertising yourself, man

[@peterking7165]

@@WalkeeTalkeeMan How was he advertising his business? No business name, no email address, no telephone number. So please enlighten me on how he was advertising?

[@robwaters8848]

Meritocracy works ❤️👌

[@corpsefoot758]

@@peterking7165 You nailed it lmao, the poor guy was literally posting his life story under the name “Martinbeef”😂

[@theriac.]

​@@peterking7165I think that was tongue in cheek

[@haystackhider7158]

Steve is an intelligent man. Very skilled.

[@haypayne8937]

' The Jerk ' , he made that movie amazing.

[@terencejay8845]

'These cans are defective!'

[@timarnold7239]

It’s not being good or getting attention…it’s being good and getting the right attention from the right people at the right time. Chances? One in a million.

[@roddyboethius1722]

That's why Leo DiCaprio said he won the lottery with his career.

[@TheDavveponken]

In think the truth is that there is a vast majority that actually could "make it" in showbiz or similar but they won't because they were subtly abused growing up. You either get really abused or not att all - that is how you make it. You need the determination and self-perseverance to mske it.

[@JA-gx4hb]

Luck, contacts, good looks, being at the right place at the right time, etc. Lots of celebrities that don't seem that talented somehow are successful.

[@MyZxcvb12]

Steve Martin is brilliant.

[@TheConstructiveCritic888]

Steve Martin is speaking so much truth. You have to be undeniably good! Now… what he isn’t saying is that you have to be undeniably good AND lucky. There’s always an element of luck in show business. I knew some incredible IN-CRE-DI-BLE performers that never got anywhere. For whatever reason their path never crossed someone that was able to take them to the left level.

[@roddyboethius1722]

Same. I taught theater at NYU. Tons of talented actors. Guess who got careers? The children of famous people

[@pcs1120]

I think Steve Martin is like a diamond

[@MaxAbramson3]

Except if you have to return him, you get all of your money back.

[@jinks908]

Wow, what an insight. “Hey how do I make it in showbiz?” “Be good at it.” “😑”

[@calvinberenyi4400]

It’s legit advice. I work in the film industry and the amount of people that try to network to the top versus trying to hone their talent is nauseating

[@MrDlt123]

Or you could actually listen when people give you advice.

[@Schmidtelpunkt]

@@calvinberenyi4400 The amount of people with networks who succeed versus the ones just with talent is even more nauseating. I have seen plenty of people without talent make it. I never have seen anybody without a network make it. I have never seen anybody without both stay airborne for a longer time.

[@howard5992]

BECOME good at it

[@jerflows]

Well why would you go into showbiz if you're bad at it?

[@LTWKR]

Whatever dude, do what you love. That’s true success

[@paulcarey1708]

It is, but it's not the only type of success. The harsh reality is success and happiness aren't always best friends.

[@coachtaewherbalife8817]

Do what you love as long as it pays the bills.

[@insidiousmaximus]

What if I love your wife

[@Huhgundai399]

Some people are just naturally and organically talented at something, and they have no idea how or why.

[@jasonodell79er]

He is a briliant dude. Hes right.

[@marleeglenn1945]

Steve Martin was a big part of my childhood. Movies like The Three Amigos and The Jerk are classics. He is charismatic and very funny. So talented❤

[@peterwood2246]

Steve Martin one of the greatest 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@WalkeeTalkeeMan]

I think there s many many people really good at something... it s still the one that sell himself better and to the right people that takes that place

[@howard5992]

an element of drive makes a big difference but if you work hard / work well then people notice

[@DJ_Force]

Step 1: Make sure you are born with extreme talent. Step 2: Spend all your free time honing that talent. Step 3: Be in the right place at the right time to get that skill and talent noticed.

[@tolowokere]

Bro, that was among the least inspirational thing to say....but it was so damn *true.*

[@DJ_Force]

@@tolowokere Too many people are "inspired" to try and be rich and famous. Too few people are "inspired" to buckle down and go to work.

[@bohbro]

Step 4 Come up with the payola.

[@gohawks3571]

Tbf, we should enjoy our non fame😁 I like my peace. Hard work is better enjoyed when you don't have paparazzi, a stalker, or whatever.

[@DJ_Force]

@@gohawks3571 So true! Everyone wants to be famous, except the famous (with a few notable exceptions).

[@johnbinford6706]

The reason why this isn't practical advice is that it's incredibly difficult and unlikely that you will "be so good they can't ignore you". The number of people who are "that good" in any field is very small. The majority of people who make it as an actor or a musician or whatever aren't "that good" - rather they found a certain niche and exploited certain connections or opportunities to make a "brand" that sells and which gets them off the ground professionally. Furthermore, this advice is even worse when you consider how many amazingly talented people never achieve any sort of significant success. There are a million amazing musicians and artists out there who never make a decent living at their craft even though they are much better than many commercially successful acts. To put it simply: 1) There are tons of people who aren't "that good" who are commercially succcessful 2) There are tons of people who are incredibly "good" but who can't even make a living at what they do.

[@oolala53]

I agree. I will say that from the dabbling that I’ve done in Acting and some other discoveries, a lot of people that you see in sitcoms are actually much more diverse in their talents. Some people who do comedy are actually given chances to do things beyond that range and they have success at it, but a lot of them probably are not because it actually is a risky thing in their career. Look up flow, who does the progressive commercials. She may have done a few other little things and she’s probably capable of a lot more but she’s worth $6 million over doing commercials.

[@harpdc]

"Those who have succeeded at anything and don't mention luck are kidding themselves" -Larry King

[@Edwxrd69]

Through intense sadhana (brahmacharya if you want) you will become successful in whatever you want. Nothing can be denied to you.

[@BenRangel]

Yeah. It’s insane that Steve Martin thinks students should write down ”just get good”. A lot of actors were not good but got progressively more roles and grew better

[@oolala53]

@@Edwxrd69 you say that as if intense sadhana. Have you achieved this and manifested everything you want? Or are you going by some claims from spiritual literature.

[@Nobody_896]

I've seen his early performances and they were flawless, he was always well preped,he knew his stuff, and of course was very funny, i think all of those things put together will make you indubitably good,

[@FaxanaduJohn]

Well prepped LOL

[@Prossdog]

Here it is. My philosophy is basically this. And this is something that I live by. And I always have. And I always will. Don't ever, for any reason, do anything to anyone, for any reason, ever, no matter what. No matter... where. Or who, or who you are with, or, or where you are going, or... or where you've been... ever. For any reason, whatsoever…

[@jonathanbecker8935]

Lover watching his old stand-up comedy!

[@riversidehermit]

I have been homeless for the past 5 years. I enjoy feeding wild critters by hand because I don't think having a dog is appropriate despite my independence. The place I live is full of darkness and I still keep my light. Be good 😊

[@jammesvqk857]

That's 100% true. With any degree, any trade, any task, any sport, any musical instrument, anything. Though it requires deep thought, get out of your comfort zone regularly, scarify most of your free time and a huge amount of effort, consistent feedback and humility. And, this is why most people will never make it.

[@RachaelCollins-]

❤ Truth! Goodness wins always! Such a versatile comfortable comedian too!

[@randallflagg997]

I love the Steve Martin quote: “Never let the audience know you’re tanking”. I use that and the advice from this video to become a better educator.

[@rodneybiltman2005]

Pure talent

[@garethsykes2779]

The Jerk. I remember enjoying these oldschool comedies

[@Kevins773]

This video is a landmark achievement in that it shows Charlie Rose not interrupting someone for 20 seconds straight

[@dianal.clausen8118]

Charlie Rose was definitely one of a kind. His interviews were brilliant. You had really made it when you made an appearance on Charles Rose. He challenged politicians and questioned science. He was on five nights a week and each show was as rich and fresh as if it was the one he had focused on his whole life. We need him during these chaotic times more than ever. That's why I'm angry with him. When he blew it the whole world lost. The whole world. Charlie, I miss those days and grieve that you got off track and we lost you. If I ever meet you, I'll slap your selfish face.

[@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life]

When you can play a banjo like Steve Martin can, when your a seasoned and skilled ramblin man, you have what it takes to make it in show business. Oh and it also helps if your a lovable comedic genius like Steve Martin.

[@user-yf6cd9bb8t]

I fell in love with Steve Martin when he did King Tut on Saturday Night Live. He was just having so much fun.

[@peivandryks5217]

He's absolutely right. I'm living on this principle and seeing magic.

[@alastair9894]

Being very good-looking is 95% of getting on in show biz.

[@WeeWyllie]

I don't agree. I believe being attractive is useful (particularly for a female), but not nearly as important as all that. Steve is correct! Think of Frances Mcdormand, Astaire, Postlethwait, Burns, Oldman, Duvall, Psy, Nancy Kulp, Epsen, etc. There are relatively few Cary Grants, and tons of Cagneys. 😁

[@roddyboethius1722]

​@@WeeWyllieyou're talking about great actors. Look at the actors on TNT network shows. They are all good looking and untalented. Soap operas, reality shows. Most of television is about looks.

[@joshbrucks]

No it's not. Lots of famous people are ugly. Lots and lots. Talent over looks. Unless you are a model.

[@joshbrucks]

​​@@roddyboethius1722they aren't famous. They didn't make it.

[@roddyboethius1722]

@@joshbrucks they get paid a lot to have fun at a very easy job. I would say they made it. And some of them are famous like Eva Longoria and Alyssa Milano. Dean Cain, Kevin Sorbo, etc

[@WOZCINEMA]

Thank you Steve!! I love it!

[@danielhughes9556]

"I got a special purpose"! I absolutely love Steve martin. He is so God damn funny

[@AllenCameron-eg3bn]

2 actors that you could bring your family to see every movie.Steve martin and john candy they got Class

[@mikepaulus4766]

I was a carpet cleaner. In homes that were already very clean I was was careful to do every step, move every piece of furniture from the place where no one ever walks. It's easier to do the job right than to do all the extra work needed to make it look like you didn't take short cuts.

[@defiverr4697]

The greatest advice in the biz. Be so good that they must have you.

[@AlexAndBrittney]

Steve Martin was ahead of all the other child actors during this time

[@rvtech101]

One of the best banjo players I’ve ever heard.

[@mr.treinen]

So so true. Like a baseball player or a football player or a basketball player. When you are good you are wanted, that's a fact. If you have no skills, ethic, plus a little bit of luck sometimes, yeah, not happening.

[@michaelelliott1212]

This is the young Steve Martin when he was just 71.

[@GreggyAck]

People asking how you make it are never going to make it. If you’re talented and you love it, you know that’s what you’re going to until you’re successful (and will still do it even if you’re not).

[@user-tr7yg7zo3j]

Steve Martin: ❤The Best! ❤When you’re great, you’re great and everyone will see it. You can write your own ticket. Self confidence helps, too.

[@jennymcgowin9140]

Have faith in yourself and work harder than everyone else, oh, and NEVER give up.😊

[@rosestar8293]

My father used to say that exact same thing about being so good they can't ignore you and it worked because I play basketball I work so hard at getting the best shot back in the day when women didn't even shoot like they do now it was a completely different game but I shot like the boys did and he was right

[@shawnmclean7932]

Walt Disney said "make it so good, they will need it".

[@alinajo3582]

I so agree. Would rather get good than go to cocktail parties. 😂

[@shenkaed]

Well said. In other words, for all the dreamers out there who want it all, without putting in the hard effort - don’t bother.

[@allenweitman3532]

Couldn’t agree more when people change their focus from pursuing money to pursuing the best they can be at whatever they choose. The byproduct will be success.

[@sierraben]

And he's an incredible banjo player.

[@JuliaLeoSun]

I've never been extraordinarily great at anything. Though I've tried but I'm pretty mediocre. In my early days with my career I was very focused, worked hard and finally made it to the top position. When I arrived at that pivotal point, which was an honor of achievement, I thought this is it? I was very disappointed and dissatisfied. I resigned and a new chapter began. I don't strive to be the best anymore and happier for it 😊

[@Bungaroosh]

Yep. If anything (or anyone) is any good, there's no stopping it (or them!)

[@timeforbigchange9417]

OH CHARLIE WASNT THAT BAD , LIGHTEN UP , GREAT JOURNALIST !

[@jeffhodge7272]

I would have LOVED to have interviewed him.😉🥰

[@Dan-440]

This banjo player is also a great comedian.

[@guaporeturns9472]

Steve is a special kind of dude

[@avantegarde365]

Hey, Steve how can you be so f*ckin funny.

[@hanscattini468]

Perfect ❤❤

[@stewartfenton7660]

It's easy to be good if you ARE good. If you're not, it's not so easy.

[@toomuchdrivetothrive]

That's just good business advice. Always "wow" you customers. They keep coming back, but even better they become your free salesforce.

[@Thor-Orion]

He’s a great banjo player

[@Flip86x]

Charles-Haden Savage is a master of his craft. Brazzos is a masterpiece of television.

[@user-wv1sg4gz4h]

This is a classic asshole answer of “Figure it out yourself, I did.” (Fun fact, they never did it alone)

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

I just think a lot, a tremendous amount of good, real good is being ignored easily in this world today

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

Read his book. He worked really hard...

[@davida1606]

That was advice for back then, today, talented people can self promote and monetize online.

[@frogvet68]

"You're messing with me wrong guy"! Neil Page.

[@danielalexander3406]

Don't ever, for any reason, do anything to anyone for any reason ever, no matter what, no matter where, or who, or who you are with, or where you are going, or where you've been... ever, for any reason whatsoever...

[@alexpratt99]

Undeniably good lol I don’t think Steve Martin has ever made me laugh 😂

[@criollitoification]

"I must make my American accent perfect! 'Aamberguir' - 'Dambegger' - 'Haam... Baggar!' 😂

[@RandomDudeOne]

People reject this advice because it is very difficult.

[@adamreed2904]

Ironically I named my mother plant Roxanne.

[@terencejay8845]

'Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.'

[@aliensoup2420]

Stop wanting to be the best, and start working to be the best.

[@BIZZLLENIZZLLE]

Easy for you to say, Steve.

[@nibblesmacdougals9212]

My favorite Steve Martin joke was when a woman was sitting in the front row during one of his shows with a baby in her arms He asked How old is your baby I got a joke for him 😀

[@cardboard316]

Truth spoken

[@chadparsons50]

Brilliant!

[@michaelcollins8628]

Understand that you are a product. And with any product you must sell yourself. You must make people believe that they can not live without the product that is you. How you market yourself is where the real challenge is. Because most of us couldn't sell water to a person dying of thirst, much less ourselves.

[@eyeblossom]

Be so good at something that other people think they can make money off you. That's when you'll be successful.

[@darkdelta]

And he's one great 5 string picker!!

[@JORDANJUNCTION1969]

Martin is awesome. Never goes political either.

[@Ntplano]

Yes, that's absolutely true!

[@elsenored562]

Be so good that they can't ignore you.

[@attackpatterndelta8949]

"Fame should be the byproduct of being exceptionally good at something." - Ricky Gervais

[@michaelmcglynn4994]

When I was an apprentice I was told you had made it when companies ring you. Hard work and dedication gave full time work in a contracting travelling trade

[@jamesmooney8933]

Charley Rose was fire for preverted acts.

[@charleslanphier8094]

"Anyone can be famous. You just have to work at it everyday for ten years." John Lennon

[@claudiasolomon1123]

Why is his advice not welcomed?? All tips on how to avoid business cocktail parties are GREAT tips❤

[@jimbardony2329]

Remember how he splashed onto the scene in the 80s....exactly what he is refering too.

[@GhostSal]

This feels like partially good advice because if no one knows how good you are you’ll still never be successful. Also, you have to be seen by people that will appreciate your talent or it won’t matter either. The other thing is being able to realize that you may not be as good as you think.

[@lewcharles2]

Is it easier than meeting someone at a cocktail party? 😂 I think perhaps this says a lot about his desire to socialise.

[@nickwaynick6886]

Well, you certainly can't ignore Steve Martin.

[@user-lw2sh4ss7o]

Guess what? WE DON’T MISS YOU CHARLIE 😆

[@jakeleinen2173]

Louis CK had better advice. He says he sucked at comedy for MOST of his career. He almost gave up. How do you get undeniably good? You keep doing the craft even if you’re terrible and never give up. One day you wake up and you’re excellent.

[@Lando62]

Someone asked him, "How do you feel funny?" He said, "Put a slice of baloney in your shoe."

[@raylafehr8061]

Steve Martin said "if you watch Hollywood enough you don't know what's going on in the world" ...

[@episnod]

this is the work ethic!....