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Summary: Mark Twain of our Time
Review: No one around today tells a better story or writes a better story that David Sedaris. A previous "reviewer" mentioned that David doesn't know how to read his own material, which is like saying that Don Rickles doesn't know how to deliver an insult. David Sedaris' voice and delivery IS part of his writing. I'm thinking that David's wacky sister Amy wrote the previous review just to get on David's nerves...
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Summary: Made a Long Road Trip Seem Too Short
Review: The drive on I-45 between Houston and Dallas is not one of your more picturesque journeys. Plus, there are stretches during which the only programming on the radio is high school football and unlistenable music. I wasn't looking forward to nine or ten hours on the road driving up and back.In anticipation of the trip, I ordered these CDs to pass the hours. I had such a good time listening, I was almost sorry when the drive ended. I've read many of his stories before but hearing them, with Sedaris' understated delivery, was even more enjoyable. It would be hard to pick a favorite story among the gems here; however, the SantaLand Diaries and several of the stories of Sedaris' time in France are classics. One quibble: These are not unabridged. Several stories from the books are not included on these recordings. However, at about 14 hours, you should have enough Sedaris to keep you happy for a while.
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Summary: Pure Genius
Review: The hidden gem of these audio books is Amy Sedaris (especially as the voice of "the rooster."
These are laugh out loud funny, even listening to them over and over again. Don't take a road trip without these cds. Its the next best thing to seeing David live.
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Summary: Damn Funny.
Review: This CD set will pass the time like no other. David Sedaris has a dry, self-depricating humor that I find very funny. He is witty, harsh at times but he can also write some touching and sad passages as well. If you aren't familiar with his work, this is a good starting point.
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