I've always loved the open voice he has in his writing. Although I wasn't quite rolling as with some of his other writings, this was still brilliant. His Shakespearean monologue to his mother as he cleaned was awesome.I always appreciate the little journeys he takes us on in his narration. The pictures he creates in his description. The way he described the mime in the beginning and the way he was so intrigued and interested right into the way his mother shut the whole operation down so quickly felt so real. It's odd to be so entertained by someones disappointment but I feel like that was his message throughout that he still learned something.
Sheldon
Detail on the craft of narration should always be recognized by other writers and the audience due to the strenuous work that plays into creating the intended output. It takes time, and Sedaris took time indeed.
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