Bubble Five

Salesman Manny Rosales keeps to himself in the showroom, with his own sales philosophy.

The last day of the month begins.

The last day of the month ends.

When a pet dies, to what degree can it be replaced by another? And to what degree can pets replace people in our lives? David Sedaris tells this story of cats and dogs and other animals.

David Sedaris comes from a big family, who for many years growing up, took annual vacations to the same beach house.

Ira Glass's sister once met David Sedaris, and commented that he was much nicer than she thought he would be, given his writing.