Martin Short, Master of the Humblebrag

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jul 27, 2015

Martin Short talks about his life, career, and new memoir, I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend. Once a showbiz-obsessed kid from Canada, he transformed himself into one of Hollywood’s favorite funnymen, from his time as a member of Second City to memorable roles in movies such as ¡Three Amigos! and Father of the Bride. He also writes about a part of his life that he has long kept private: He lost his eldest brother and both of his parents by the time he turned twenty, and, more recently, he lost his wife of thirty years to cancer.

The last time Martin was on the show, with guest host Joy Behar, he couldn't help himself and started performing impressions left and right. We have compiled a cut of some of Martin Short's best impressions during the segment, and a little surprise at the end. Enjoy!

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