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Steve Martin's use of body English gives his comedy lines an extra dimension
Steve Martin's use of body English gives his comedy lines an extra dimension

Steve Martin's use of body English gives his comedy lines an extra dimension

Date7/28/1979
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Original Toronto Star caption: Steve Martin's use of body English gives his comedy lines an extra dimension . . . A comic for the new conservatism, says Peter Goddard
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0065770F
    Steve Martin's use of body English gives his comedy lines an extra dimension
    Steve Martin's use of body English gives his comedy lines an extra dimension
    Darrell, Dick
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    Steve Martin's use of body English gives his comedy lines an extra dimension
    Steve Martin's use of body English gives his comedy lines an extra dimension
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    7/28/1979
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