The narrator in Mann's story tells the same stories of when he was a child.

The narrator, the adult Michael, tells us this is indeed what happens.

It's almost as if the narrator tells the family history all over again, but from a fresh perspective.

The narrator tells us that from an early age he has loved animals.

"He was the example of everything I hoped to be," the narrator tells us.

The narrator tells his significant other to be patient with him because he is a "work in progress".

The narrator tells the woman she has a wrong number and hangs up.

The narrator tells us that their son grows up to be like his father.

The narrator "Smith" tells his story in the first person.

As the narrator tells you at the start of the performance.