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A born performer, Morris Walker has spent the majority of his life entertaining. He has been performing as long as his illustrious friend Steve Martin. They have known each other for over forty five years and in the early years performed together constantly.

Later Morris entertained in the early comedy clubs as a stand up comedian; singer, guitar player , and then began performing with his partner and wife Lynn. Together they entertained in every possible venue in America and Vietnam when they volunteered to perform for the USO during the Vietnam conflict. They continued to tour for many years as freelance videographers and entertainers. After their kids, Skye and Amoris were old enough to hit the road they formed the family band the Earthwalkers and performed over a thousand concerts together nationwide. Now grown, Skye and Amoris still perform with the family band on special occasions.

During these years, Mr. Walker also acquired a degree in marketing and commercial art. Copywriting and writing articles, short stories, comedy routines, poems and songs have produced a unique expertise of superlative humorous storytelling and writing. His on-stage and screen persona is perfectly honed.

The author's memories of knowing Steve Martin for over 40 years transcend a typical biographer's ability to document personality because when he became a close friend with Steve they were just young boys. In addition, the time period devoted to acquiring materials and Mr. Walker's deep abiding admiration and friendship make this book a rare gem, and a must read for all fans of Steve Martin, and comedy in general.

Mr. Walker has written this book in a witty style honed through the years of writing and performing on stage and television It is testimony to a true generosity of spirit rarely attributed to Hollywood superstars. Steve Martin fans will love this book because it is, as Steve Martin calls it, "a beautiful walk down memory lane.

Morris Walker has also written over 300 songs, hundreds of poems dozens of short stories, articles, and two full-length novels. Additionally, he has written countless comedy routines and acts for his family band, THE EARTHWALKERS He has written, produced, and directed a regional comedy travel/sitcom called, "Going Places With The Walkers" and dozens of other TV shows and productions for his company, EARTHWALKER ENTERTAINMENT.

 

 
    Contact Morris Walker

Morris Walker, author
Vineyard Mountain Studios
6935 NW Concord Drive
Corvallis, OR 97330 USA


FAX: 541-745-5657

morris@stevemartinmagicyears.com

 

 

 
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