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People are being given the chance to tell true, first-person stories in front of audiences at an event called The Moth.

Founded in the late 1990s, participants can talk for up to five minutes, without notes, and are given a score by a panel of judges.

The winner then competes in The Moth Grand Slam.

Events are now held in 26 cities around the world including London, Sydney and Dublin.

´óÏó´«Ã½ Travel Show's Christa Larwood travels to New York to find out more.