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“Not any specific one, but I was a huge fan of Frank Jacobs, I guess he wrote the plurality of the song parodies for MAD, Sam Hart, a few others, but that was also where I was first exposed to the art form of song parodies.”

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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