Why the Author Wrote the Story

David Sedaris has many stories to tell, they can range from extremely important to dumb little stories he remembers while growing up.  We all enjoy expressing stories from our past, things that make us laugh, things that remind us of love, and I think that Sedaris had the same exact reasons while writing this novel.  Most of the stories tend to focus on a certain person and how they have left an impact on his life; some characters are focused on more than others, such as his friend Hugh, while others may be mentioned only in one chapter.  I think that this book was meant to be dedicated to the people that surround him.  It is almost like a "thank you" to these people, even though sometimes he makes fun of them in certain ways.  That is just what adds the humor to his stories though.  Without his dry sarcasm and humor, it would not be the same and the impact these people had on his life would definitely not show as well.  Not only is this a way that Sedaris says thanks to his friends and family, I also think it is similar to a diary.  It is not a secret diary where it is not supposed to be expressed to anyone, it is more of a way that Sedaris can write about his day, past, or whatever.  I think in a way that Sedaris is trying to connect to his audience through similar stories and events.  He seems to be a normal guy that just has a way of explaining