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Me Talk Pretty One Day
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"Me Talk Pretty One Day" Quotes

A collection of humorous and poignant essays that explore David Sedaris's experiences as he navigates language barriers and cultural differences.

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The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.

David Sedaris

lifepatience

The only thing I’d ever been taught to say was ‘I don’t understand.’

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communicationlanguage

You should never say anything to a woman that even remotely suggests you think she’s pregnant unless you can see an actual baby emerging from her at that moment.

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etiquettewomen

I’d hoped the language might come on its own, the way it comes to babies, but people don’t talk to foreigners the way they talk to babies. They don’t hypnotize you with bright objects and repeat the same words over and over, handing out little treats when you finally say ‘potty’ or ‘wawa.’

David Sedaris

languagecommunication

The best part about you is I don’t feel so alone anymore.

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friendshipcompanionship

You can’t kill the spirit.

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strengthresilience

I’ve had to learn to live with disappointment.

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lifeacceptance

It’s not the same thing as happy. It’s living in a way you’re not ashamed of.

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lifehappiness

I figured the only thing that would make me feel better was pie. I don’t mean a little taste of pie, either. I mean the whole pie.

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foodcomfort

Sometimes the sins you haven’t committed are all you have left to hold onto.

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guiltregret