When I Grow Up

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It's less of a hassle to just get the book on iTunes. Audible is essentially just adding a couple more hoops to jump through for the same end result...especially if you're planning on burning it to a CD.
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I had a few credits there because I bought something that included them. I finally got to listen, though. At least I know the story, now!
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I got my personalized, autographed, copy in the mail yesterday. Thanks OE!! You're the best WAY friend a girl could have!! The book is really nice, I'd love to see the reaction to a live reading from Al with a group of appropriately aged children.

But.... no 27? Really, Al? You knew we'd be looking for it.
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Holy crap, this man could be the next Dr. Seuss! I mean, seriously, I haven't laughed that much at a book since forever. Does anyone know when the movie's coming out?
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Thank you so much, Helen, for sending me a copy of the book. Thanks also to Al, who signed it with a special sentiment that I was not expecting. This shows he really cares.

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algonacchick wrote:Thank you so much, Helen, for sending me a copy of the book. Thanks also to Al, who signed it with a special sentiment that I was not expecting. This shows he really cares.

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CatraDhtem wrote:It's less of a hassle to just get the book on iTunes. Audible is essentially just adding a couple more hoops to jump through for the same end result...especially if you're planning on burning it to a CD.
Audible is a nightmare! it charged me twice over, didn't respond to my complaint AND the filetype cant be burned to a cd.. what a waste
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I am proud to say I just donated a copy of "When I Grow Up" to a library that is being built in a remote village in Ghana called Medie. A friend of mine is traveling to Ghana to help teach science and English to the village's children (aged "nursery" to fifth grade). Her first task is to build a library from scratch and fill it with 500 books. One of these books will be Al Yankovic's "When I Grow Up." Hopefully they'll enjoy the book, and if I hear anything about it I will post here.
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That's awesome, Jon! So nice of you to do.
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Re: When I Grow Up

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Found an interview with Wes Hargis, the illustrator.
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