So thats why one of my rules of parody writing is that its gotta be funny regardless of whether you know the source material. It has to work on its own merit. – Al Yankovic
When I go to my live shows its often a multigenerational audience, a family bonding experience. – Al Yankovic
People never ask people doing serious music, Do you ever think about doing funny music? – Al Yankovic
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 Yankovic
I was going through a little bit of turbulence in my career. And so, its funny how turbulence itself will make you hold onto something for security. And so the only thing I knew is trust in the Lord and lean not unto your own heart, in all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy path. – Emmitt Smith