Is David Sedaris' life more interesting than mine? Or does he just have better powers of observation and the ability to communicate stories in a witty and compelling way? I'm leaning towards the latter. At least I hope so...I enjoyed Me Talk Pretty One Day and Naked. I didn't think they were either boring or remarkable; they were just plain enjoyable. I got into David Sedaris more after I subscribed to The New Yorker. David Sedaris is a regular contributor and many of his essays (including those in When You Are Engulfed In Flames) are featured within the magazine. One of my residents burned me a CD of him reading his stories at Carnegie Hall. His unique voice and wry emphasis added so much to the work and I got really into him.
I was a little disappointed that I had already read a few of the essays in this book (thanks to The New Yorker). However, I am a sucker for any kind of travel writing and I gobbled up the essays on his life in France and his short move to Japan (to quit smoking). I marvel at his ability to complete capture a moment - hilarious and awkward in its entirety. It makes me want to carry a notebook around in my pocket and start talking to the strangest looking people around in hopes of experiencing half the stuff that Sedaris writes about.
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