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Me Talk Pretty One Day

By: David Sedaris
Narrated by: David Sedaris
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About this listen

A hilarious collection of essays from David Sedaris, 'the premier observer of our world and its weirdnesses' (Adam Kay, author of This is Going to Hurt)

Anyone who has heard David Sedaris speaking live or on the radio will tell you that a collection from him is cause for jubilation. A move to Paris from New York inspired these hilarious pieces, including 'Me Talk Pretty One Day', 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 bewildered father. And no one hones a finer fury in response to such modern annoyances as restaurant meals presented in ludicrous towers of food and cashiers with six-inch fingernails.

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Critic Reviews

"At his best, he makes you laugh out loud, which indeed may be worth the price of admission." (The New York Times)
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and David's reading of it. Makes you smile and laugh. An honest and entertaining account. I'm just glad I'm not related for fear of what might be written about me. As an Australian I was bemused that a Kookaburra and masturbating sound the same. Whack, whack, whack!!!

Whack whack whack

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What a brilliant collection of stories that will make you laugh and cry. Loved hearing them read by Sedaris too.

Delightful. Intelligent. Funny. Touching.

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I could listen to David Sedaris tell stories all day long. Thoughtful, funny and entertaining.

David Sedaris is a hilarious delight!

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Not just his writing but his speaking and narration is a thrill. He has a way with his mannerisms as well as his comic timing that makes his narration of his book even better. This is my first audio book and what a great choice of book it was... I hope everyone that choses this enjoys it as much as I did.

David Sedaris is wonderful...

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I powered through this book, loving every story. amazing observations and flawless delivery by Sedaris. looking forward to hearing more of his books. Would recommend for anyone who enjoys a humorous and critical view of the world.

brilliant

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If you could sum up Me Talk Pretty One Day in three words, what would they be?

Amusing, cynical, light

Who was your favorite character and why?

Not applicable

What about David Sedaris’s performance did you like?

If you are familiar with David Sedaris from This American Life (as I am) you will know exactly what sort of humour to expect. If you don't like him on TAL then don't buy it.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

It's a comedy book.

Any additional comments?

Not something you would listen to for an extended period, but great for putting on in the car or out jogging. Funny and light.

As expected

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To live in this time of David's genius! Always astounding, with his wit on display, we watch as the stories unfurl effortlessly. Predictable in its brilliance, and never dull. Manu thanks and much awe, Ben Buggy

We are blessed...

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Fantastic delivery by the author, on one of the funniest and eccentric stories I’ve read/listened to in ages.

This story had me laughing out loud all the time.

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I read all the positive reviews and was excited to listen and hear this writer story.
Unfortunately I found him really dislikeable and the story didn't grab me at all so I gave up after a few hours in - I really did perservere!
Had to remove the book from my library because I was so frustrated I wasted a credit on this crap!

Couldnt finish it

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