A Guilty First Kiss - THE MOTH

The most innocent memories can get tied to the hardest parts of your life. Stephanie Summerville tells the story of her first kiss and her father's passing at The Moth Main Stage Event on February 15, 2013 in New York City. The Moth is an acclaimed not-for-profit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling.
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[@evankiefl]

Man, sometimes I wish the Moth just showed the story and not these interludes where the person talks about how to talk.

[@LadyEowyn]

If you watch on their channel, they do.

[@bettyp5669]

That was wonderful, she's an amazing public speaker

[@tenmozek]

great story

[@thesecretcity]

fantastic! love this, love her!

[@laurabutler8555]

LOVED IT!!!! Got chills..... Wish I could be involved with U guys. :-)

[@xxoooOFxx]

This story is horribly mangled for this piece. In its full format, this is a wonderfully told story.

[@MonicaGarciaAGENT]

Summerville's story reminded me that there is grandness in some of the most simple things in life. What a great story, and great story teller! Thank you!

[@robertmangani4267]

I liked the story, that was good

[@rodolfogoffie7642]

Please upload the full toastmaster speeches! Or at least the top three

[@X-J9-]

It was an amazing story and a heart warming one :) I hope you bring more stories to The Moth. ( BLACK OR NOT @ DAN IRONY)!

[@KnightsofEmerald]

AMAZING story. I have no clue why there are two dislikes :O

[@MissTeaq]

KnightsofEmerald I thought the same thing and then the thought came "I can only imagine how much better this would have been uninterrupted?" That being said, I don't think it took so much away as to dislike it, but I am also a thinker who leans toward positivity, so maybe it's just a matter of different perspectives.

[@popout886]

can we the story and the interview separated so it is easily viewed?

[@RobT89]

Amazing women

[@tokushogun]

anyone else instantly think when she said "my father..." she was going to finish it with "..was a drinker"? no? maybe i've watched batman too many times.

[@thebassofmontecristo]

2 people have never been kissed... nor have a great signature.

[@kibrorgat]

i want to see her signature now :/

[@MissTeaq]

kibrorgat right!!! Me too!