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Quote by Al Yankovic

“I'm free to do what I please, I'm probably not going to do albums. Just because I think releasing tracks as singles is a better way for me to stay topical.”

Quote by Al Yankovic

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Al Yankovic, born on October 23, 1959, is a renowned American singer-songwriter and comedian. Known for his unique sense of humor and satirical songs, he often uses his music to satirize social phenomena and popular culture. His musical style ranges from rock to country and pop music. more

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“In fact, when I come up with an idea for a parody I try to resist the urge to Google the idea to see if someone has done it already because the answer is almost always, "Yes, of course they have, they've thought of it!"”

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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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