Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Author's note about the expanded edition -- Introduction: Still weird Al -- This is the life -- The prince of pop parody -- Policing and playing with language -- Sugar and everything almost nice -- The art of self-depreciation -- President Al -- He's a crowd -- Junking gender -- Al-most famous -- Last laugh -- Afterword -- Notes -- Index -- About the author.
Summary:
"Featuring even more insights on "Weird Al" Yankovic including his activities during a tumultuous 2020 and 2021, this expanded edition dives deeper into the world of the iconic man. Lily Hirsch weaves together original interviews with Weird Al and presents a fresh, Al-expense-paid tour of a true comedic and musical genius"-- Provided by publisher.
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