Humorously candid tales of Sedaris' linguistic misadventures.
If you enjoy laughing at the quirks of life, David Sedaris has you covered in "Me Talk Pretty One Day". His sharp wit turns everyday frustrations and humiliations into a celebration of the underdog's experiences—perfect for those who find humor in the struggle to fit into a foreign culture or simply navigate the oddities of modern life.
ISBN: 9780349113913
Authors:
David Sedaris
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.01
(rated by 696588 readers)
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Anyone that has read NAKED and BARREL FEVER, or heard David Sedaris speaking live or on the radio will tell you that a new collection from him is cause for jubilation. His recent move to Paris from New York inspired these hilarious new 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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