It’s Easter and once again time to dust off David Sedaris’s great story, “Jesus Shaves.” You can check out the audio at the This American Life website (it aired on a Christmas episode several years ago; click “Full Episode,” wait for most of the file to load, and then jump to about 47 minutes into it).
“Part of the problem had to do with grammar. Simple nouns such as cross and resurrection were beyond our grasp, let alone such complicated reflexive verbs as to give of yourself your own begotten son.” Classic.
By the way, This American Life has finally redesigned its website (to coincide with the new Showtime show, I presume ). Goodbye, frames!
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“Jesus Shaves” has to be one of my favorite Sedaris stories. It’s an Easter tradition in my home 🙂
A bell from Rome?
I love Sedaris and TAL. ‘Jesus Shaves’ is also on the 2nd TAL CD. It’s now a classic. I met the guy in New York during a book tour. Happy Easter!
i remember you posting this before. i LOVE the reminder! thanks!