Andrea Martin finishes the sentences

Longing for the return of the Hula Hoop

JOHN INTINI | Mar 16, 2005

Andrea Martin has played dozens of roles since her run on SCTV ended in 1983 -- but, like it or not, it's her portrayal of Edith Prickley, the station manager in leopard print, that's still stuck in our heads. The 58-year-old will take a break from the Broadway stage -- where she's currently playing Golde in Fiddler on the Roof -- to host the 25th annual Genie Awards in Toronto on March 21. The Portland, Maine-born comic finished Maclean's Associate Editor John Intini's sentences.I COULD REALLY USE A NEW . . . boyfriend. Or an old boyfriend.

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THE FIRST SONG ON THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE WOULD BE . . . Tears on my Pillow by Little Anthony and the Imperials. I don't like to cry in public, unless I'm getting paid for it.

THE LAST TIME I HURT MYSELF . . . was when I was side-swiped by a car while riding my bike in New York. I was talking on my cellphone and not concentrating when I veered into traffic.

THE ONE FAD I'D LIKE TO SEE MAKE A COMEBACK IS . . .the Hula Hoop. I'm sick of the treadmill.

I EARNED MY FIRST DOLLAR . . . wrapping produce at my father's grocery store. To this day, I have an affinity for eggplant.

I'VE NEVER BEEN PARTICULARLY GOOD WITH . . . numbers. Particularly my own measurements.

ESSENTIAL MARTIN
1. In 1972, co-starred in a Canadian stage production of Godspell -- with Martin Short and Victor Garber.

2. Was the lead in Roxie -- CBS's short-lived Kate & Allie spinoff -- in 1987.

3. Played Aunt Voula in the 2002 smash hit My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

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