David Sedaris

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David Sedaris at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2004. Credit: Ralph Orlowski-Getty Images.

December 23, 2005 The life of David Sedaris took an unexpected, and not entirely unwelcome, turn when his "Santaland Diaries" were first broadcast on Morning Edition in 1992. We reprise his story of holiday cheer.

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November 22, 2005 Satirist David Sedaris first won national recognition for his talent after reading from his "Santaland Diaries" on NPR in 1992. Sedaris is now a best-selling author of satirical and witty books.

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Dressed in 'Corduroy'()  

June 3, 2004 The self-deprecating humorist is back with a new collection of autobiographical essays. Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim offers tales about his eccentric family and experiences abroad.

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