Early in his career , he lost a girlfriend to an older , suave gentleman resembling Ray Porter , real - life Mason Williams .
According to Martin 's book Born Standing Up , there are many parallels to Martin 's own life .
Early in Martin 's career , Martin lost a girlfriend to an older , suave gentleman resembling Ray Porter , real - life Mason Williams .
According to Martin 's book Born Standing Up , there are many parallels to Martin 's own life .