>> one time i was interviewing edie falco i asked her a question. i said, "what was it le starting off as a young actress?" and she started answering and i went, "shh, just because i ask you a question doesn't mean i need an answer." and she said she used to be shushed as a kid and it an electrical shock in her. >> faux flattery plays such a character in your role and your work together and yourpe ances on talk shows. for this moment, if you couldea look a other and pay each other just a genuine compliment. >> we can't do that. >> can't do that. >> i'll tell you b i've said thore. you are great singer and you use exactly right. i've heard you talk about it. "no, i don't want to sing a orious song." but when we do, comedy songs, they're so beautifully sung and i've worked with karen carpenter. i've toured with her who ian amazing voice, an amazing instrument, every night and you have t instrument because you really sound like karen carpenter. >> thank you. >> don't go there. i don't have anything. soy. >> hi, i'm steve martin. >> and i'm martin short