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Q&A: Martin Short

Originally published: March 6, 2013 12:11 PM
Updated: March 7, 2013 10:38 AM
By DAVID J. CRIBLEZ  david.criblez@newsday.com

Photo credit: Handout | Comedian Martin Short on Comedy Central's "Primetime Glick" (2001)

Whether comedian Martin Short takes the stage, gets on camera or appears on-screen, he does so with zest and boundless energy. He's 62, but that's merely a number because his spirit knows no age.

Short spoke to Newsday about his diverse career, the origin of his comic sensibilities and bonding with Steve Martin and Tom Hanks.

It's a party with Marty. All the characters that I've done...