Impressive Art Collection
The comedian is not only interested in the entertainment arts, he is also an avid art collector. He first purchased a piece by 19th century artist James Gale Tyler when he was only 21 years old. He said that collecting art is his favorite hobby. He even opened up his private collection for public viewing.
Filming Injury
During the 1986 production of one of his most famous film, Three Amigos, Martin was filming a gunfight scene that led to permanent hearing damage. He now suffers from tinnitus, and when asked about it he said “you get used to it.”