How Does Weird Al Do It?

Weird Al Yankovic is a man who has been writing song parodies since he was a child.  Unlike most, he's still going strong in his 50's.  I have yet to watch one of his videos, but I just have to wonder, how does he do it?  There are so many acts that are one and done or gone after a few years.  Take for example PSY, who took the world by storm with Gagnam Style in Fall 2012, but now is never heard of almost two years later.  Also Justin Bieber, who has stopped releasing music since his arrest.  

Weird Al just keeps finding ways to make things funny and original I guess.  I'm going to watch those videos someday, but the time this week just doesn't alot it.  On the same note, I hope if I go into an acting career (becoming more and more unlikely) I hope I can keep things funny and fresh, as with that type of occupation,if you have no work, you become poor.

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  1. UnknownJuly 23, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    Hey Rollie! I just want to let you know that you are a very good writer! I just read a bunch of your posts and I'm impressed! Anyways, have a great evening!

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  2. Rollie DethloffJuly 24, 2014 at 12:26 AM

    Thank you very much Joely! That made my day :)

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