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In the '80s, I was putting out an album virtually every year, I think mostly based on fear - that if I didn't, people would soon forget about me.
Al Yankovic
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Al Yankovic
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 23
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If you want to avoid heated arguments, never discuss religion, politics, or whether the toilet paper roll should go over or under.
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I'm watching the charts every week and hoping something will pop into my head.
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The irony is of course that my career has lasted a whole lot longer than some of the people I've parodied over the years.
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I'm stranded all alone in the gas station of love, and I have to use the self service pump.
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I'm a music fan, and I can listen to the radio, or music, without thinking, How am I going to screw this up? [Laughs] If I'm really actively trying to think of a parody, then I'll have my antenna out, and be a little more proactive about it.
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You can try on our suede underwear if you choose. Do what you want, but don't step on my blue suede shoes.
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He put Ben Gay inside my jock strap and filled my tooth paste tube up with glue.
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Somebody will come up to me after a show and have me sign their arm, and the next time I see them my autograph has been permanently inscribed on their arm.
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