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Joyce Kilmer: Martin

MartinJoyce KilmerWhen I am tired of earnest men, Intense and keen and sharp and clever, Pursuing fame with brush or pen Or counting metal disks forever, Then from the halls of shadowland…

Brewer's: Martin of Bullions

(St.). The St. Swithin of Scotland. His day is July 4, and the Scotch say, if it rains then, rain may be expected for forty days. “`By St. Martin of Bullion-' `And what hast thou to do…

Brewer's: Martin Drunk

Very intoxicated indeed; a drunken man “sobered” by drinking more. The feast of St. Martin (November 11) used to be held as a day of great debauch. Hence Baxter uses the word Martin as a…

Brewer's: Martin's Summer

(St.) (See under Summer.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894MartineMartin's Running Footman A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W…

Martin Lawrence Biography

Martin Lawrence actorBorn: 4/16/1965Birthplace: Frankfurt, Germany Film and television actor, comedian, director and producer. Appearing in comedy clubs and on cable TV, Lawrence was first…

Martin Short Biography

Martin Short actor, producerBorn: 3/26/1950Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Short won the lead role in the Toronto production of Godspell (1972–73), but his zany improvisations with the…

Steve Martin Biography

Steve Martinactor, comedian, playwrightBorn: 8/14/1945Birthplace: Waco, Texas Emmy and Grammy Award-winning actor, comedian and playwright known for his broad physical comedy and nice-guy screen…

Martin Scorsese Biography

Martin ScorsesedirectorBorn: 11/17/1942Birthplace: Flushing, New York Director considered one of the most influential of the late 20th century. His films, which draw on his experiences…

Dean Martin Biography

Dean Martinsinger, actorBorn: 6/7/1917Birthplace: Steubenville, Ohio Singer and television and film actor who appeared in 55 films, had 40 singles on the Billboard charts between 1950 and…