We both have a very similar work ethic, but I think our brains work very differently.
Al has a much more meticulous, mathematical brain.
I come from like a very loosey-goosey improv world where it’s like, ‘Let the ideas pour out!
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic.Anthony Pidgeon/Redferns
Throw them all up against the wall and see what sticks!’
But our two disciplines worked really well together.
It was just an incredibly easy, joyful experience writing this script with him."
But which three Weird Al songs gives the filmmaker the most joy?
Appel makes his selections below.
ERIC APPEL:“Eat It” is the one that got me into Weird Al.
My mom turned me on to a lot of comedy:SNLand Monty Python and Weird Al.
So that’s my distinct memory.
It’s just an absolute classic that my kids still listen to.
One person not irritated by the track?
APPEL:“Albuquerque” is an incredible song, just the incredible journey that it takes you on.
It’s long, it’s hilarious, and definitely a favorite.
APPEL:I was about 12 whenOff the Deep Endcame out.
That was the first album that I bought that was like,thisis my Weird Al album.
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