Me Talk Pretty One Day | David Sedaris | I beg you, listen to him read it on CD

Me Talk Pretty One Day | David Sedaris | Hilarious. . .Sedaris is the king!

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Me Talk Pretty One...

	Me Talk Pretty One Day David Sedaris Back Bay Books, 2001 - 272 pages average customer review:based on 726 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

I beg you, listen to him read it on CD

Hearing Sedaris read his own work-Me Talk Pretty One Day-has caused me to appear like a laughing lunatic in my car, alone, as I drive to work. While I understand why his extremely dry and sarcastic take on the world might not appeal to everyone, if you find every day life a great combination of unbelievable, tragic and really funny, you will love this guy. Although I read this book several years ago and loved it, someone suggested I listen to the CD as it features Sedaris reading his own work, with the emphasis and pauses where he meant them to be. His voice itself is funny, too. If you aren't sure about buying the CD (or book) I suggest going to the website for NPR, (National Public Radio), searching the archives for him and listening to one or two pieces for free. You will be hooked. I love, love, love the pieces where he is in France with his lover Hugh, because he is very honest about being an outsider. The stuff about his family-well, if it is half-true, I'm glad he can earn a living after that crazy upbringing. There are some bonus pieces he reads to a live audience that aren't in the book, I think. I am a huge fan, and as a New York City resident, may appreciate some of his city-based stories about him starting out here more than others. Sedaris' voice creates an intimacy with the listener. I am buying this for a really sick relative who has a wicked sense of humor, because it is so funny that it could serve as medicine.

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Hilarious. . .Sedaris is the king!

My favorite David Sedaris book. He is hilarious, but you have to have a bit of a quirky sense of humor to understand him!

Me Talk Pretty One Day

Wonderful! So funny. I was laughing out loud at so many of his stories, and a lot of them reminded me of people I knew or had seen before. It was a great book

Hilarious

I first read "Me Talk Pretty One Day" in a writing class. I must admit that I was skeptical, especially with such an odd sounding title. I got much more than I bargained for by reading Mr. Sedaris' work. I was transported to France where I felt like I was struggling like David Sedaris was to learn the language. I really felt like I was at the amusement park with him when he "almost saw this girl get killed". His work is shocking at times, almost always tear inducing funny, and very true to life. The only thing better than reading his stories, is getting to hear him read the stories. With his soft spoken voice with a hint of a lisp, you really feel like you are him. If you get the chance to hear him live, DO SO! Also, if you are short on time, or do not have the patience level for long novels, this is a good book. It does not have to be read in order. It is one of those books that you can pick up read a story,and put it down.

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Who wouldn't love David sedaris?

I recieved this book as a gift from my husban who hates to read yet loves NPR. This is the first Sedaris book I've read. I'm a fan! I plan on purchasing more of his books. I'm very busy and I find that books of essays are better because I can read one essay at a time. I enjoyed reading about sedaris' French teacher and how to explain Easter in a second language.

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