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When the Holiday Spirit Isn't Enough
In her new book 'I Like You,' Amy Sedaris explains that "the nuts of any good party are the simple basics provided in a warm environment." To keep your holiday hot, she provides a sackfull of potluck possibilites and smart tips, like how to remove vomit stains.
REAKING OF HOSPITALITY
Tainted Love
"When a major setback occurs, don't snap your bean. Make a joke out of the situation, turn it around," advises Amy. "Take a snapshot of the rump roast you just dropped and send everyone a copy the next day."
Boning Up
"Having a first date at home allows you plenty of busy work," explains Amy in her book. "When things get uncomfortable, one can torch the Baked Alaska, or malletize the meat."
Cheese: Logs and Balls
In her book, Amy explains: "Oftentimes during a party people tend to cluster together in one clump. In order to get them to circulate, I'll put a cheese ball in the bedroom to lure some of guests in an attempt to declump them."
Fake Cakes for Decoration and Gifts
"Giving a gift can express so many things -- Congratulations! Get well soon. Remember me? I'm so sorry, it will never happen again."
Choice Drugs
"I like drugs. And when I say drugs, of course I mean helpful pills that are legally prescribed by doctors. Why would I partake in the use of illegal substances?" notes Amy.
Entertaining For Profit
"There is virtually no situation that comes up that I don't see as a ripe opportunity to make 25 cents."
Joy in the Family
David Sedaris' book 'Holidays on Ice,' collects all of his short stories and essays about that most magically delicious time of the year.
Age and Wisdom
"There is a lot to consider while entertaining the elderly; for one, they're old. They don't like quick movement and they can't hear very well," explains Amy in 'I Like You.'
Back-door Santa
"No matter how hard you try, you cannot purchase affection with presents unless you are willing to drop some serious coinage, but you can show thougtfulness and creativity."
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