David Sedaris "The Squirrel and the Chipmunk"

[gbuddah]

LOVE Sedaris!

[1sofonisba]

I think Sedaris is just brilliant!

[mrbriscoe2001]

This story was saved by the last line.....Hemmingway used to do that with his short stories..

[chawk111]

Well lets just all kill ourselves then...

[justjohn2]

You just had to know that such a keen and observant mind as Sedaris's would record angst as well.

[TheodorBjork]

Great that he's finally published a book with these. Even though they're never my favorites, they are cute

[posthumorously]

I've yet to listen to this without my eyes getting wet. So beautifully sad.

[nastradamous2k]

does anybody know the story about the dog that had come to a prison group therapy meeting and meets cat that dispises? it was on this american life not sure which episode? anybody?

[TheChristineM]

"Did squirrels invent Jazz?" she asked...

[melmusica]

how sad. :(

[JustMargaret]

The man's a genius.

[scrip7ki77y]

aw~! That was really cute, but super sad ;;

anyway, thanks for uploading ^^

[willberb]

Most of those Jazz men and Jazz honeys are hopped up on the dope!

[MiSSAMERiCApt2]

Only the best ones.

[aurielMoon]

has anyone read "naked"? and possibly know who wrote "next of kin" that he talks about?

[mmr11027]

Good luck-I have been looking for that as well. I even typed in keywords like "feck" and "nopples" to see if I could find more info on it. I'd be surprised if a copy even exists, as it seems the type of book most people discard-and wouldn't appreciate it the way we would.

[EliasHoweNash]

Does anyone know if David Sedaris has any CDs or spoken word albums out? I love his voice and his work... he just makes his own writing shine. I thirst for it sometimes when I'm surrounded by shitty writing as college.

[dnafultz]

Go to Itunes. His live at Carnegie Hall is the best. NPR also has him in a "Driveway Moments"

[flacomercy]

He has a bunch. Most of his books he has released on "tape" as well. His last, "When You are Engulfed In Flames" is excellent.

[veranasti]

aww so beautiful

first love

[iblowyourassaway]

this is edited. at one point the chipmunk thinks 'jazz' means anal sex. golden hilarity ensues. a curse upon you bluedotantics20165....

[bluedotantics20165]

I just got this off of an old TAL episode.  Countercurse on to you. Bwahahahaha!

[gwengoadalso]

another great story!

[jerimiah193]

it actually made me a little sad, even though it was funny.

[massieblock123]

this is awesome!

[cqsallie]

Wonderful in every way....

[emomufin69]

beautifully written

[asmazog]

he is amazing! the voice inflection alone is wonderful.

[mingusness]

wow. i heard this a LONG time ago and have always loved it. how cool i can listen again.

jazz is the greatest thing america has given the world (well, blues too)

hell yeah!

[54spiritedwill54]

Never heard this one before and I own the box set and all his books!

[macsaskia]

i love it i love it i love it. hilarious...!!!

[USAUkie]

Whoa!!! :-D

[ajonesL1]

Lovely.

[ineedaname777777]

cute

[veggeep]

Wow. That sounds like some of the people in my extended family!  Pretty lame to spend your whole life missing out on things because those closest to you badmouth and criticize them :-| A delightful yarn with a powerful message.

[peskylisa]

@veggeep Amen!

[muchachaverdeygris]

;_; I love how authors do that

[Evanmileus]

i love this story, and i love This American Life

[weyeld1]

It takes an amazing brilliance to make you feel sad and amused at the same time.

[xotessxo]

yes yes and yes

[Exowen]

i like JAZZ... lol

[dicklacock]

If he has books on tape, I'll NEED to know.

[kurtcovana94]

like 5 audiobooks

[youthinasia1979]

a whole box set

[rocker4isu]

No No thats a can can.

[StormhorseMescalero]

Never heard this one before and I own the box set and all his books! THANKS alot! I love this guys writing! And doing his own readings is like the author directing the movie!

[proposals]

This cracks me up.

[evilblades]

have only heard "me talk pretty one day", thanks for uploading ^_^

so pleasant to listen too

[bloobedyblahblah12]

me talk pretty one day is an awesome book (my favorite David Sedaris book I think) personally I have read Naked, Barrel Fever, Me Talk Pretty One Day, and Dress Your Kids in Curdoruy and Denim. I'm working on Holidays on Ice. It is very pleasant listening to him, his words have a very natural flow.

[davidnc76]

thanks for posting. i am an avid listener of 'this american life'...

[bluedotantics20165]

thanks for watching! I listen to TAL very often too, but David Sedaris is usually my favorite act on their show when they have him on. I'm glad you liked it.