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David Sedaris learns French, and three other tales involving elaborate explanations that only make things worse.

In this week's episode of Selected Shorts, we have three stories to offer that center around the theme of parental expectations—two by outstanding American short story writers, and one by a leading figure in the new generation of Israeli writers.

The funny, or funny/sad, side of life is offered up in tales by three masters of the form.

Two stories written by American women about really wild guys are the focus of this program.

A charming quartet of funny, whimsical and poignant family stories.