A Quote by Martin Short

People have very specific opinions of comedy. Slapstick was an art form in the '20s and the lowest form of show business in the '50s. Who's right, who's wrong? Who's an idiot, who's not?

Martin Short

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Art Art Form Business Comedy Form Idiot Lowest Opinions People Right Show Show Business Slapstick Specific Very Wrong

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Martin Short
American - Actor
Born: March 26, 1950

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Gallagher

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