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A Mormon, A Pickpocket and A Carpenter

A retired felon remembers enrolling in pickpocket school; a Mormon virgin’s episode of No-Sex in the City; and the victim of a random stabbing has his day in court.

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By Lea Thau • Jan 5, 2014 • 1 min read

Retired felon Sherman "OT" Powell (pictured) remembers when he first enrolled in pickpocket school; Mormon virgin Elna Baker gives us an episode of No-Sex in the City. And Ed Gavagan, the victim of a random stabbing, has his day in court. Hosted by The Moth's former Executive and Creative Director, Lea Thau.

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Banner image: Denise Ofelia Mangen

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    Lea Thau

    Independent Producer, Creator of Strangers

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