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    Snowsuits, Swordfights and Swindles

    An epic fencing match, a wallflower in the spotlight, an addict's visit to a crack house, a flight attendant's final flight, and a good Samaritan regrets a good deed.

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    Jun 30, 2013 • 1 min read

    Jonathan Ames (Bored to Death) details an epic fencing match. Wallflower Audrey Pleasant teaches herself the slide and ends up in the spotlight. David Carr on an addict risking a devastating loss while visiting a crack house. Flight attendant Christine Blackburn contends with a passenger on his final flight. And good Samaritan James Foster regrets a seemingly good deed. Hosted by Sarah Austin Jenness, Producing Director of The Moth.

    NOTE: This episode contains graphic and powerful descriptions of addiction to, and the use of, cocaine.

    Banner image of Audrey Pleasant by Sarah Stacke

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