Me Talk Pretty One Day
Author: David Sedaris
David Sedaris’ move to Paris from New York inspired these hilarious pieces, including the title essay, about his attempts to learn French from a sadistic teacher who declares that every day spent with you is like having a caesarean section. His family is another inspiration. You Can’t Kill the Rooster is a portrait of his brother, who talks incessant hip-hop slang to his b….Read More
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Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)
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Sellevision
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Theft by Finding: Diaries 1977-2002
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Calypso
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Bossypants
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