One of the Good Guys

So on The Office, Michael Scott once said that he thought the saddest day of his life would be when Steve Martin died. I totally get it. Ever since I was a little girl I have thought that Steve Martin was so awesome. Whether it was watching him play his banjo on the Muppet show, going on a great adventure with the amigos, or living life as a "Jerk", he always made me laugh and smile. My appreciation for Steve Martin has only grown as his career has grown. When I was in college I bought a copy of his book Shop Girl at a used book sale and I read the book in a day and was mesmerized at how good the book was. Is there anything he can't do? Then when Steve Martin released The Crow, his banjo album from 2009 I was so smitten with his music. I love the banjo and the album has been on my Ipod since it first came out. He had albums in the past that I wasn't really aware of but The Crow just added another level to my appreciation for this great artist. I know follow all of his music releases with great anticipation and I hope one day to see him in concert. I've read his fiction and non fiction and I am just amazed at how diverse he really is. I love that he knows when to be serious and he knows when to be funny. His tweets can make my day better and the sound of the banjo is pure happiness, just daisies and sunshine. In 2013 he won and honary Academy Award and his speech made me cry. His dedication to art, music, comedy, and his love for his family make him one of the true good guys in Hollywood.