Someone once asked me what was the weirdest question I was ever asked. And I was stymied. — Martin Short
My mother was the concert master of the symphony. Absurdity and eccentricity were not criticized. — Martin Short
I pretend I’m one of the royal family when I’m in a hotel and that the hotel belongs to me – it is a palace. — Martin Short
I’ve never done an improvised movie as a fictitious character. I think that’s the challenge. — Martin Short
I know if I were to drop dead now, people would probably write nice things in the obit. — Martin Short
All you’re trying to do in an improvisation is get as much material as possible for the editing room. — Martin Short