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Me Talk Pretty One Day

Book • 2000
Me Talk Pretty One Day is a collection of essays that humorously explores David Sedaris's experiences growing up in a large Greek family, his early career start in performance art, and his life in France.

The book details his upbringing in North Carolina, including his struggles with a lisp and his family's eccentricities.

It also delves into his adventures as an American in a rural French village, where he navigates cultural differences and language barriers with his signature wit and sarcasm.

The essays touch on themes of family, identity, acceptance, and the power of humor in addressing personal flaws and life's challenges.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

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Dax Shepard
as books with the best titles ever.
83 snips
David Sedaris #5
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Scott Galloway
while discussing the book's humor and its positive impact on young people.
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Scott Galloway
as a book that impacted him as a young person.
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Cyndi Lauper
as her book for a desert island.
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Deborah Treisman
as one of
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David Sedaris
' books.
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Bari Weiss
as one of his bestselling books.
‘Small Talk’ with David Sedaris
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Bari Weiss
as one of
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David Sedaris
's many best-selling books.
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Mike Birbiglia
as one of
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David Sedaris
's classics.
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Bari Weiss
as some of her favorite books by the author.
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Griffin Dunne
when discussing his initial proposal for his memoir, comparing it to Sedaris' writing style.
Storytelling, Family & Tragedy with Griffin Dunne
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Neil Pasricha
as one of his favorite books by
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David Sedaris
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Chapter 18: David Sedaris on holding happiness hostage and healing holes in our hearts
Mentioned as one of the books authored by guest
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David Sedaris
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