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" Well, today the Grammys is much much better than the Oscars. I think the differences in the shows are that the Grammys are much wilder. The Oscars is much more people in the industry. And people dress wilder, I think, at the Grammys. "

Steve Martin

Dress

Think

Today

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Steve Martin

Punch

Radio

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Success

Wild

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Steve Martin

Good

Opportunity

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Steve Martin

Well

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Steve Martin

Dignity

Gentleman

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