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People write questions, but are they satisfied with their answers? This is the question Andrew W.K. asks himself as another episode of Your Friend, Andrew W.K. kicks off. He quickly reminds his audience why they adore him by exclaiming that what he does is "the best I can do and that's what counts!" Satisfied with this answer, Andrew moves on to his first letter of the day.
The first letter Andrew receives is from Rob wanting to know how can he be more like AWK. Andrew vows to find out why Rob wants to be like him, and help him in any way he can. But first, he must answer a quick letter from Betsey. She asks the astute Andrew a deep question: "Why are you such a no talent ass clown?" Upon reading this insult out loud, the always articulate AWK says nothing, but stares angrily at the camera until it fades to black.
Upon arrival at Rob's house, Andrew W.K. gives Rob the gift of the classic white-on-white outfit. After Rob is changed and ready to go, Andrew explains that his signature white is a good choice, because it shows up good on stage, is not fancy--so you can go all out and not worry if it gets messed up, and is cheap and easy to fix. The newly enlightened Rob agrees in awe, while Andrew gets ready to teach his prot?g? some warm-up techniques.
The two do some standard stretching, then immediately burst into some avant-garde dancing and spinning. "I like getting dizzy...I catch a really good head buzz just from spinning," says Andrew as the two bump into each other mid-spin. After the collision, the two take a breather. Andrew says this is good, because "you push your heart, [and] when you think it's exploding, it's actually reloading." Now it's time for a vocal warm up. Andrew and Rob zzzzzzzzzzz around the room, yelling and scatting back and forth, following up with some headbanging, and a little move Andrew likes to call the "whip and tuck."
It's time for another interlude, however, so Andrew answers another quick question. This one is from Gus, and he wants to know why The Matrix rules so darn much. A highly caffeinated Andrew replies in a speed fast enough to make the micro machines guy dizzy that The Matrix showed how things may not be what they seem, giving a few examples from the diner booth.
Upon returning from the break, Andrew answers one last quick question. Efrain asks about how to live realistically when society sets unrealistic lifestyles as the norm, depressing and alienating regular people. Andrew replies that it doesn't matter what other people want or have, but you should find out what you want and what's important to you. A very inspiring maxim.
In the meantime, Andrew and Rob decide they need to refuel so that they can write some songs. Andrew shows us that there's nothing more replenishing than a traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich, as the two munch down and then rock out. AWK breaks out his recorder, and starts a song that Rob completes--a great duet for the episode's swan song. As Andrew leaves, he reminds Rob that "Being like me or anyone else isn't going to be half as good as what you already are." Sigh.
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Exclusive letters of the week, only for mtv2.com:
Dennis Leppell / Grand Forks, ND
It's real tough for someone in North Dakota break into the TV and movie biz (Our claim to fame is Lawrence Welk). Do you think you could find me an internship?
Dear Dennis, People want to see dedication and passion. If you can show the movie people how badly you want to work for them, they might listen...you really have to yell and scream to get their attention, and remember that there are a lot of other people that also want to work for them. You need to show them that you're the best person for the job. It's a crazy world in Hollywood, and it's cutthroat. So matter how hard you try, you might get turned down again and again...but if you want it badly enough, you've got to keep trying and trying and trying and trying. No matter how many times you get knocked over, just never let down!!!
Your friend, Andrew W.K.
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Andrew DeLand / Monroe, MI
I'm a good looking guy and I get girls but they always end up being trashy and problematic. I really would like to meet a nice girl who is interested in a serious relationship. My last girlfriend was a pain in the ass and my last three girlfriends have been the same. How can find that special someone? Where should I look?
Dear Andrew, Hey! Nice name! Anyway, everyone's special to someone. So far, the girls you've dated just haven't been special to you, but that doesn't mean that you or they are wrong, and it certainly doesn't mean that the next girl won't be nice. Don't give up on yourself, and don't give up on love. No one ever said it would be easy, but sometimes the best things in life are hard. Try living without a girlfriend for a while... get to know yourself alone. Let life come to you and live it up.
Your friend, Andrew W.K.
