Mr. Mancini had a singular talent for making me uncomfortable. He forced me to consider things Id rather not think about the sex of my guitar, for instance. If I honestly wanted to put my hands on a woman, would that automatically mean I could play? Gretchens teacher never told her to think of her piano as a boy. Neither did Lisas flute teacher, though in that case the analogy was obvious. On the off chance that sexual desire was all it took, I steered clear of Lisas instrument, fearing that I might be labeled a prodigy.

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David Sedaris was a contemporary American humorist and author. David Raymond Sedaris is an American humorist, comedian, author, and radio contributor. He was publicly recognized in 1992 when National Public Radio broadcast his essay "Santaland Diaries". Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Humor — Witty observations and humorous takes on everyday life
  • Music — The universal language of melody, rhythm, and harmony

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