David Sedaris on Storytelling, Humor & Chatting with Strangers
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Date: 2022-06-05
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Game
I am in love with this man! I am reading Calypso and find it hard to explain to people. I sort of just say that this book is sometimes set in a beach known as the sea section, but this man complains in tactical ways that are relatable and absolutely hilarious. I enjoyed the scene where he is speaking to a woman at the front desk in the hotel he was staying at and is mentally preparing to hear the cliche travel questions, which he does and then gives the woman direction and tells her to ask about his godson to which he retorts that the child has cancer at 8 years old (which he doesnt, she seemingly feels terrible, he reassures her by saying Im sure that within a year or two someone else will ask me to be a godfather. It honestly feels like something that many want to do, but dont have the balls or the conviction to pull off.
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I am in love with this man! I am reading Calypso and find it hard to explain to people. I sort of just say that this book is sometimes set in a beach known as the sea section, but this man complains in tactical ways that are relatable and absolutely hilarious. I enjoyed the scene where he is speaking to a woman at the front desk in the hotel he was staying at and is mentally preparing to hear the cliche travel questions, which he does and then gives the woman direction and tells her to ask about his godson to which he retorts that the child has cancer at 8 years old (which he doesnt, she seemingly feels terrible, he reassures her by saying Im sure that within a year or two someone else will ask me to be a godfather. It honestly feels like something that many want to do, but dont have the balls or the conviction to pull off.
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eksophia
I met him at a signing in Iowa City. I asked him to sign two books - one for me and one for my father who's also a big fan. My father and I share a birthday and it was coming up so I thought this would be the perfect gift. I chatted with David for a few minutes and he was as cool and weird and fun and perfect as you would imagine and when I got to the checkout to pay for the one book I picked up there they excitedly asked oh what did he write. I realized I hadn't looked yet. It said Surprise! (my name) is pregnant!
Needless to say my dad was pretty speechless at first till he realized oh yeah, it's David Sedaris big relief there for Dad, lol. (I was 19)
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I met him at a signing in Iowa City. I asked him to sign two books - one for me and one for my father who's also a big fan. My father and I share a birthday and it was coming up so I thought this would be the perfect gift. I chatted with David for a few minutes and he was as cool and weird and fun and perfect as you would imagine and when I got to the checkout to pay for the one book I picked up there they excitedly asked oh what did he write. I realized I hadn't looked yet. It said Surprise! (my name) is pregnant!
Needless to say my dad was pretty speechless at first till he realized oh yeah, it's David Sedaris big relief there for Dad, lol. (I was 19)
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JANE
Love David Sedaris. I have this book, but lent it to friend for her long train journey back to Cornwall. She is a convert. I live in Portsmouth UK and find it startling, alarming and exhausting going round the corner to my local shop, but if Mr Sedaris ever dared venture to a theatre in Portsmouth, Id be there and I would chase round to stage door afterwards! I dont care what my Mum or the dog says. His tale of a visit to Tokyo
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Love David Sedaris. I have this book, but lent it to friend for her long train journey back to Cornwall. She is a convert. I live in Portsmouth UK and find it startling, alarming and exhausting going round the corner to my local shop, but if Mr Sedaris ever dared venture to a theatre in Portsmouth, Id be there and I would chase round to stage door afterwards! I dont care what my Mum or the dog says. His tale of a visit to Tokyo
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shelby
David is the coolest. I met him after a reading when I was 17 and was nervous and told him so, and he told me to slap him in the face because you can't be nervous around someone you've slapped and insisted I do so, I gave him the softest smack on the cheek lol. He gave me a bracelet and I gave him a note I wrote to him in the car OTW to the reading. Hell of an experience!
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David is the coolest. I met him after a reading when I was 17 and was nervous and told him so, and he told me to slap him in the face because you can't be nervous around someone you've slapped and insisted I do so, I gave him the softest smack on the cheek lol. He gave me a bracelet and I gave him a note I wrote to him in the car OTW to the reading. Hell of an experience!
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Khamsavan
I spent a few hours walking and talking over dinners over two days with David and Hugh some years ago and he really is the nicest, funniest and interested man. He'll ask YOU questions and will write your answers or stories into his little notebook. He gets a kick out of so many things. Like coin operated wine machines.
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I spent a few hours walking and talking over dinners over two days with David and Hugh some years ago and he really is the nicest, funniest and interested man. He'll ask YOU questions and will write your answers or stories into his little notebook. He gets a kick out of so many things. Like coin operated wine machines.
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lisa
I met David Sedaris about 7 years ago after a reading I attended, he was so real. He definitely engaged me, so much I felt I had to go back into the hall when he was open to questions. I asked a few questions. He actually called on me and answered my questions. I will never forget that!
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I met David Sedaris about 7 years ago after a reading I attended, he was so real. He definitely engaged me, so much I felt I had to go back into the hall when he was open to questions. I asked a few questions. He actually called on me and answered my questions. I will never forget that!
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CatWoman
David lives near me and hes so committed to keeping the environment clean - he literally spends hours a day picking rubbish from our verges.
As a fellow picker - Im so grateful he chose to live in this area of England.
I salute you, David.
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David lives near me and hes so committed to keeping the environment clean - he literally spends hours a day picking rubbish from our verges.
As a fellow picker - Im so grateful he chose to live in this area of England.
I salute you, David.
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Oudtshoornify
Am reading Calypso right now, and having a wonderful time. This is my first book by David Sedaris - and have already ordered three more! Amazing person, and part of an equally outstanding family. He is a true gift to this world.
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Am reading Calypso right now, and having a wonderful time. This is my first book by David Sedaris - and have already ordered three more! Amazing person, and part of an equally outstanding family. He is a true gift to this world.
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jimmy_kimmel_live
I pride myself on always knowing even if I love a person's work, doesn't mean they are actually a cool person. this is my first time seeing a David Sedaris interview and I am almost mad by how funny and cool he is.
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I pride myself on always knowing even if I love a person's work, doesn't mean they are actually a cool person. this is my first time seeing a David Sedaris interview and I am almost mad by how funny and cool he is.
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mommabyrdify
He made me hit him (very gently. I barely touched his cheek because it was the oddest and most hilarious thing anyone had ever asked me to do) and then signed my book You didn't have to hit me. He is glorious!
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He made me hit him (very gently. I barely touched his cheek because it was the oddest and most hilarious thing anyone had ever asked me to do) and then signed my book You didn't have to hit me. He is glorious!
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