Answer:
He brings tidbits of irony to his narrative, along with the character and circumstance that Sedaris creates. For example, in the first paragraph, after establishing that he will again be a new student at the age of 41, he reveals all the benefits that come with a student ID: it allows him "a discounted entrance fee in movie theatres, puppet shows, and Festyland, a far-flung entertainment fee for the amusement park.
