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David Sedaris Does Fables His Waynew

Sedaris’ take on beasts of burden in 'Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary' proves hilarious.

Creative Loafing (Atlanta) | Curt Holman | 10-08-2010 | Author Profiles & Interviews

The Sedarisland Diariesnew

Having conquered the writing world by becoming its outsider-humorist-in-chief -- building a name and an identity around his sense of personal alienation -- the only place David Sedaris seems to feel at home is on the road.

The Inlander | Luke Baumgarten | 06-11-2009 | Author Profiles & Interviews

Tags: David Sedaris, memoirs

David Sedaris Has a Midlife Crisisnew

As we transition from talking about friends' houses where you could get high until four in the morning to the pitfalls of fatal elderly falls, it's evident that Sedaris' beloved sense of humor leaves him, and us, with many more years of good storytelling.

Chicago Newcity | Selena Fragassi | 10-08-2008 | Author Profiles & Interviews

Tags: David Sedaris, When You Are Engulfed in Flames

Exchanging Gifts with Humorist David Sedarisnew

David Sedaris is in high spirits, despite the fact that he's just about to embark on a book tour of 29 cities in the span of a month to sign copies of his sixth release, When You Are Engulfed in Flames.

Weekly Alibi | Kyle Tonniges | 06-24-2008 | Author Profiles & Interviews

Tags: David Sedaris, When You Are Engulfed in Flames

David Sedaris Talks About Smoking, Blogging and His Personal Encounter with a Decapitated Headnew

One might expect the in-demand Sedaris to be a bit bored by the interview process, but instead he's just like his writing: affable, chatty, relaxed. He makes the not-unreasonable assumption that you know him already, weaving casual references to his life and family into the conversation.

New Haven Advocate | Brianna Snyder | 06-24-2008 | Author Profiles & Interviews

Tags: David Sedaris, When You Are Engulfed in Flames

David Sedaris Is Taking Notesnew

While we're still months away from pulling out our Christmas tree, David Sedaris is sitting at his home in Paris, wrapping presents. The popular humorist will be stateside for a month as he tours the country with nightly readings of fresh material with his notoriously nasal, yet powdered delivery.

Charleston City Paper | Greg Hambrick | 10-03-2007 | Author Profiles & Interviews

Tags: David Sedaris, NPR

The Exaggerated World of David Sedarisnew

David Sedaris responds to allegations that he fabricates portions of his stories, then discusses writer's block, quitting smoking and killing animals.

Shepherd Express | Evan Rytlewski | 04-12-2007 | Author Profiles & Interviews

Tags: humor, David Sedaris, NPR, Books, journalism, memoirs, radio, the New Republic, This American Life, writing