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David Sedaris

It's odd the things that people remember. Parents will arrange a birthday party, certain it will stick in your mind forever. You'll have a nice time, then two years later you'll be like, 'There was a pony there? Really? And a clown with one leg?'

David Sedaris

Birthday

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People often expect certain events, like birthday parties, to be unforgettable, but memories can be surprisingly unclear or incomplete. Over time, details that seemed important at the moment may become strange or doubtful when recalled later.

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