So that's why one of my rules of parody writing is that it's gotta be funny regardless of whether you know the source material. It has to work on its own merit.
Al YankovicPeople never ask people doing serious music, 'Do you ever think about doing funny music?'
Al YankovicWhen I swore that you're getting more and more beautiful everyday. Well, I was only kidding, honey.
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