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I do a lot of different things, sometimes at the same time, and it's very difficult to figure out where I fit.

Al Yankovic

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Al Yankovic
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: October 23
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I can't say enough good things about my band. I feel very fortunate that I found them when I did, very early in my career. Not only are they just great, nice guys they're some of the best musicians you're likely to find. They do everything from gangsta rap to polka music and every genre in between. It's amazing.
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I dated Siamese twins, I slept with Big Foot, too. Get me on Sally Jesse, put me on Donahue.
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