‘Humble comedy legend’ Martin Short has a distinguished career across five decades of work. But the jewel in the crown of Marty's career is his current mega hit Only Murders in the Building in which he stars and executive produces. It starts its fifth season on Hulu September 9, 2025. If Marty Short has lived a charmed life, it's because he's charming in life and because life charms him. He's a leprechaun who's earned his pots of gold by granting his audiences an infinity of wishes. In this interview with Scott Carter, Short reflects on his early influences, his Irish roots, and his approach to setbacks, emphasizing the importance of positivity, love, and humor inherited from his family. He reveals his structured approach to life through 'the nine categories,' a self-evaluative system he uses to maintain balance across various life areas, such as career, creativity, and personal relationships. 

Watch Scott Carter’s 2024 TEDx talk “Indivisible” on YouTube.

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