Quick note to D.Cousins...I am a Black American and I find Sedaris so very hilarious. I've read all his books and nothing about any of his writing can be characterized as negative towards Black people in particular. To dismiss the rest of this very well done collection based on one line in one story is unfortunate. Check out "SantaLand Diaries" and what Sedaris, while working as a Macy's elf, does when a parent asks for a "traditional" Santa. HILARIOUS!I've loved David Sedaris since first hearing him on NPR (his impression of Billie Holiday is dead on). This CD is laugh-out-loud funny. His witty observations and unique view of the world are priceless. If you love sardonic wit and just plain 'ol good storytelling - buy this!