David Sedaris

[Stella]

I'm currently nearing the end of Naked and I read Me Talk Pretty One Day about 3 weeks ago - love love love them!!! David Sedaris is so funny and witty and I get the same feelings as I got when I used to read J.D. Salinger or Kerouac.

Anyone else a David Sedaris fan??

[alison]

I love David Sedaris. I didn't like his Dress Yourself in.... But loved Me Talk Pretty One Day--perhaps because I've lived abroad and teach German right now. There's a funny story called "The Big One." I'm not sure which collection it's in though. Of course I'm a big kid that way--love bodily fluids jokes.

[fluffhead]

Never read him, but sounds intriguing! I'll check it out - thanks for the pointer.

[alison]

You have to read him, Fluffhead!

I think you would like it, Fluff.

I really enjoy his voice and the way he relates his stories. Books on CD usually aren't an option I am interested in, but I would consider listening to his books. Hmmm...except that I couldn't with my kids in the car. Never mind.

I have read two with Me Talk Pretty One Day being a favorite.

[Gwendolyn]

Love him!! Dress Your Family in Denim and Corduroy is also very funny!

[Vishenka69]

Another David Sedaris fan. I like his sick sense of humor. Need to get more of his books.

[fluffhead]

I've been reading "me talk pretty one day" when I can snatch some alone time in the bathroom. It's ok - some parts make me laugh. Some of his reflections on supposedly "normal" families and situations are pretty insightful.
He kind of reminds me of a tame version of Augusten Burroughs.

[Gwendolyn]

Try the new one...after reading "denim" "talk" was a bit disappointing.

[migirl]

I just finished Me Talk Pretty One Day, I thought it was great. I actually laughed out loud at a couple of points (books don't usually make me do that!), and still laugh to myself when thinking about them. I'm reading Dress Your Family... next.

[Ames]

You can hear him on NPR. He often reads his essays on This American Life. I think he is hilarious!

If anyone wants Christmas and Commerce, I am glad to upload it and put a link here. 8)

I posted a link to it in the "Mood Makeovers" forum. It's still on This American Life's website.

[Momo]

I have been a long time fan of both David & Amy
(his hilarious sister).

[Vishenka69]

I've been reading "me talk pretty one day" when I can snatch some alone time in the bathroom. It's ok - some parts make me laugh. Some of his reflections on supposedly "normal" families and situations are pretty insightful.
He kind of reminds me of a tame version of Augusten Burroughs.

I just finished Possible Side Effects and it's so similar to Me Talk Pretty One Day. Makes me wonder if all dysfunctional and cuckoo NYers have Southern roots.

[houseelf]

What is wrong with me? I've tried Sedaris twice now because he is a lot of peoples' "must read" author. Have I lived in Minnesota so long that my humor is warped now?

I think he is too disjointed. Would I like his sister better?

Kelly