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When I was a kid, I thought I was going to be an architect, because when I was 12 years old I had a guidance counselor that convinced me that that was the best career choice for me.
Al Yankovic
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Al Yankovic
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 23
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I'll be mellow when I'm dead.
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As my father used to tell me, the only true sign of success in life is being able to do for a living that which makes you happy.
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I have very mixed feelings about it. On one hand, I’m concerned that the rampant downloading of my copyright-protected material over the Internet is severely eating into my album sales and having a decidedly adverse effect on my career. On the other hand, I can get all the Metallica songs I want for FREE! WOW!
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That's something the kids should know about. Reading is a gateway to witchcraft and lesbianism.
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