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Please enjoy this little piece of Christmas merriment compliments of David Sedaris and NPR.  It’s sure to put a smile on your face this morning.

Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris

Merry Christmas!

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  1. I love David Sedaris, we get him weekly on the BBC too.

    Merry Christmas to you.

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    1. He is my absolute favorite author. His books always have me laughing out loud in the strangest places.
      Thank you!

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  2. She said, “I’m going to have you fired!” I said, “No, I’m going to have you killed!” hilarious! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas! 🙂

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    1. Omg! I was crying at tat line hahahaha!

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  3. Haha! His Away in a Manger cracked me up!

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      1. He was singing it in the clip 😀

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  4. I LOVE DS….Have a copy of Holidays on Ice right here. Merry Christmas Madam.

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    1. What did I get for Christmas…Holidays of Ice. Just the title “Dinah the Christmas Whore” had me laughing.

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      1. Isn’t it a riot? The best stocking stuffer ever.

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  5. Just listened…have only read it so thanks for posting that….love when he imitates Billy Holiday. He is so, so funny.

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    1. I was crying when he broke into that voice!

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      1. He always says his sister Amy is funnier than he is, but it’s simply not true.

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  6. I heard the rebroadcast on NPR this morning. Classic. Like Susannah, I loved his spot on Billie Holiday rendition of Silent Night! Cheers!

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  7. Oh my god! DH and I heard this on NPR this morning on our way up to my parents. I was dying laughing!!

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    1. I just read “Dinah the Christmas Whore” I had tears!

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      1. Oh, NOW I need to go look that up!

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  8. This is so funny. Thanks for sharing it. Take care, BTG

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