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Celebrities line up to honour Steve Martin

STEVE Martin was praised by friends when he received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award during a private ceremony in Hollywood.

Steve Martin has received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award.
Steve Martin has received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award.

TINA Fey called him a genius. Sarah Silverman said he was her inspiration. Carl Reiner described him as "the most versatile human being there is on our planet as far as show business and making people laugh."

STEVE Martin was the object of this affection when he received the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award during a private ceremony at Hollywood's Dolby Theater, where almost a dozen actors appeared on stage to toast his talents.

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