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.
AL YANKOVICYou slammed my face down on the barbecue grill, now my scars are all healing, but my heart never will.
More Al Yankovic Quotes
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I’d rather clean all the bathrooms in Grand Central Station with my tongue than spend one more minute with you.
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If something is good enough, it can be out there and people will see it.
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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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No Joni Mitchell 8 track tapes in my car.
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Left all my Beatle records out in the sun, got a coke bottle stuck on the end of my tongue.
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That’s a big part of my life – doing things that I’m not prepared to do.
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A lot of rap songs don’t usually have a lot of melody per se.
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I mean, I hate to gloat, but I’m extremely satisfied with my position in life and the way things have worked out for me.
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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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One of the hardest things I’ve had to deal with in my career is keeping my material topical even though I only release albums every three or four years.
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I have a long-standing history of respecting artists’ wishes.
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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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Kind of wish I was dead. Maybe, I’ll blow my brains out, mama, or maybe I’ll go bowling.
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I do original songs in the style of other artists, where I try to learn all their musical idiosyncrasies and try to do something that sounds like them and yet is a bit more sick and twisted.
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I enjoy all kinds of music. But it is kind of strange when I do parodies, instead of setting up drums and guitar amps.
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