What's David Sedaris Saying Now? Funny Quotes by the Author
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Give yourself a break, read this lens, and laugh at some of this fan's collection of David Sedaris quotes.
Note: David Sedaris fans understand that much of his humor comes from his disregard for social mores and conventional expectations. In other words, he curses a lot and talks about sex. This lens is the PG version of David Sedaris quotes, so you don't have to hide the page from your kids.
P.S. If you are ever at a book signing, try to tell Sedaris a dirty joke that he hasn't heard before. You'll be surprised at some of the things that go through that man's mind and come out of his mouth!
Contents at a Glance
DSQ: The David Sedaris Quiz
Test your intimate knowledge of the famous American writer and funny man.
“If you aren't cute, you may as well be clever.”
Vote on Your Favorite Book by David Sedaris
David Sedaris has written numerous essays, short stories, articles, books, plays. In addition, he has read new works for This American Life on Public Radio International and recorded his bestsellers for popular audiobooks.
Now is your chance to share with the world your favorite work by David Sedaris and why you love it. Vote on the items in the list below or add your own favorite to the list.
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
A recent transplant to Paris, humorist David Sedar more...2 points
When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
"David Sedaris's ability to transform the mortification more...0 points
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary by David Sedaris
Featuring David Sedaris's unique blend of hilarity more...0 points
Naked by David Sedaris
Welcome to the hilarious, strange, elegiac, outrageous more...0 points
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
David Sedaris plays in the snow with his sisters. He more...0 points
Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
David Sedaris's beloved holiday collection is new again more...0 points
Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays by David Sedaris
In David Sedaris's world, no one is safe and no cow more...0 points
The Ultimate David Sedaris Box Set by David Sedaris
David Sedaris, who regularly appears on NPR, isfun more...0 points
Today's Twitter Quote from David Sedaris
The Importance of David Sedaris
"I'm the most important person in the lives of almost everyone I know and a good number of the people I've never even met."
Important Stats:Full name: David Raymond Sedaris
Born: December 26, 1956
Winner:
Thurber Prize, 2002
Time Humorist of the Year, 2001
Advocate Lambda Award, 2001
Sedaris on Family
"We were not a hugging people. In terms of emotional comfort it was our belief that no amount of physical contact could match the healing powers of a well made cocktail."
America's beloved humorist was raised by Lou and Sharon Sedaris in North Carolina. He is close with his five brothers and sisters: Lisa, Gretchen, Amy, Tiffany, and Paul.
Sedaris currently lives with his partner, Hugh Hamrick, in France and the United Kingdom.
Sedaris on Cooking
"Boys who spent their weekends making banana nut muffins did not, as a rule, excel in the art of hand-to-hand combat."
David Sedaris' Favorite Books
(Other than his own)
Among the Thugs by Bill Buford -- This is a nonfiction account of English football hooligans. At one point a drunk guy actually sucks the eyeball out of somebody's head.
Birds of America by Lorrie Moore -- Her stories read like a collection of one-liners, yet at the end, you're devastated. How does she do it?
Collected Stories by Flannery O'Connor -- No one writes dialect better than Flannery O'Connor. No one should even try.
An Obedient Father by Akhil Sharma -- I love any book in which monkeys break into the women's bathroom.
Is There No Place on Earth for Me? by Susan Sheehan -- This is a nonfiction book about a paranoid schizophrenic named Sylvia Frumpkin.
More of Sedaris' Top Picks
In the Garden of the North American Martyrs by Tobias Wolff -- His stories are like parables, and after reading one I always vow to become a better person.
The Barracks Thief by Tobias Wolff -- It breaks my heart when the dad tools around on the little folding bicycle.
Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates --This was his first novel and I read it once a year. Aside from its word-by-word construction, I love how his characters deceive themselves.
The Easter Parade by Richard Yates -- This novel follows the lives of two sisters, and while it is incredibly depressing, the writing is magnificent.
Where Has David Sedaris Lived?
South Downs, United Kingdom*
Previous residences:
London, United Kingdom*
Paris, France*
Chicago, Illinois
Raleigh, North Carolina
Binghamton, New York
* Sorry, the Squidoo maps only support U.S. addresses right now
Sedaris on America
Sedaris on Britain
Sedaris on China
Chicken Toenails, Anyone?
Listen to David Sedaris Read His Essays
Consider these CDs as great gifts for any David Sedaris fans in your life, including yourself.
David Sedaris Tickets
Humorist David Sedaris speaks at theatres, convention centers, festivals, and other venues throughout the United States and around the world. Sedaris is currently traveling around Europe and will return to the U.S. in October.
David Sedaris tickets are available around the Internet, but official outlets offer the lowest prices. The Steven Barclay Agency lists all of the author's appearances and the places where tickets can be purchased.
David Sedaris Q&A
Have a question about David Sedaris or bothered by a certain statement in one of his works? Want to visit the places he has been or meet the people he has met?
Leave your question or comment below and we fellow Sedaris fans will try to help you out.
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bkarsono
May 18, 2011 @ 10:33 pm | delete
- He's a cool and funny guy. So is this lens! :)
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winsandywin
May 19, 2011 @ 3:01 pm | delete
- Thanks for the compliment and for stopping by!
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TapIn2U May 12, 2011 @ 10:13 am | delete
- Well, there is one question I'd like to ask - where does he get his inspiration to write all those funny and wise quotes? I love them. He's a genius. I couldn't stop laughing. Fantastic lens! Sundae ;-)
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winsandywin
May 19, 2011 @ 3:11 pm | delete
- Glad you like him! Now go read everything he's ever written. :)
A reporter from the Missourri Review once asked, "I've heard you say that you're not the funny person in your family. Amy's funny. Your brother's funny. When did you figure out that you were funny?"
David responded, "Oh, I'm not really. I can do things with paper sometimes, if you give me some time. But no, I'm observant. I know how to tell a story....I would get rid of a lot, so we can move there quicker." Of course it's that power of observation that allows him to capture the ridiculousness in situations that most of us would miss.
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Listen to David Sedaris Read "Me Talk Pretty One Day"
Me Talk Pretty One Day
Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 05/31/2012)
One reviewer's take...
"You can hear these hilarious stories exactly as [David Sedaris] would like for you to. This tape collection is laugh-out-loud, wreck-your-car FUNNY! The story about his sister Amy made me wet my pants!"
