Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:54 pm
First of all, this song has become an instant favorite of mine.
My theater director comes to mind during certain lyrics...
"I starred in every high school play" could mean either the lead or a lead. If Dan really got the lead each show, then he had little competition amongst his cast mates. I'm thankful that my director believed that an ensemble has as much strength as the lead so he raised the bar for every actor. Further on in the lyrics he becomes easier to sympathize with as he talks of graduating first in his class majoring in the performing arts...and the lyrics seem to imply he had a brief stint performing professionally before hitting rock bottom(off braodway?). So his case is made...but if he wanted it so badly, he should just keep auditioning.
Also the idea of him majoring in business would not have been a bad idea. My director also taught to those who plan to make a career out of any form of entertainment should double major in their favored field (music, film, theater) and business because they are *selling* their own talents as a product.
The song itself is catchy, the character is drawn in a way that will be etched in my memory for eternity....such a depressing face who would have been fun to see in films. The music is further proof that I love Al for his music rather than the jokes. Excellent job Al.
My theater director comes to mind during certain lyrics...
"I starred in every high school play" could mean either the lead or a lead. If Dan really got the lead each show, then he had little competition amongst his cast mates. I'm thankful that my director believed that an ensemble has as much strength as the lead so he raised the bar for every actor. Further on in the lyrics he becomes easier to sympathize with as he talks of graduating first in his class majoring in the performing arts...and the lyrics seem to imply he had a brief stint performing professionally before hitting rock bottom(off braodway?). So his case is made...but if he wanted it so badly, he should just keep auditioning.

Also the idea of him majoring in business would not have been a bad idea. My director also taught to those who plan to make a career out of any form of entertainment should double major in their favored field (music, film, theater) and business because they are *selling* their own talents as a product.
The song itself is catchy, the character is drawn in a way that will be etched in my memory for eternity....such a depressing face who would have been fun to see in films. The music is further proof that I love Al for his music rather than the jokes. Excellent job Al.