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Pitchfork: Fiona Apple recorded "Dull Tool" specifically for This Is 40. How did that come about?

JA: I'm a big fan of Fiona's. I asked her to do a benefit a couple of years ago for the Venice Family Clinic, and she did this amazing set, so I got to know her a little bit back then. I sent her the script to this movie, and then one day, out of the blue, Jon Brion said to me, "Fiona recorded a demo for you." I didn't know she would write anything. The song was perfect, and I knew exactly where to put it. She actually recorded a second song that we didn't have a place for in the movie, which is equally as great as "Dull Tool". It was heartbreaking not to put it in, but I'm sure it'll reach people at some point. It's a beautiful song. — Pitchfork interview Judd Apatow