NPR Special Coverage: David Sedaris http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5023232&ft=1&f=5023232 Since his rise to fame in the early 1990s, David Sedaris has used his sharp, socially alert wit to expose the idiosyncrasies of modern life. Whether struggling with his identity as a Christmas elf, learning the gender of his wallet, or schlepping other people's affects throughout New York City, Sedaris delights in exposing the lighter side of our common struggles with the social rules that govern us. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg David Sedaris http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5023232&ft=1&f=5023232 yes Crumpet the Elf Reads from Santaland Diaries Crumpet the Elf, better known as writer David Sedaris, is back for another holiday visit. Sedaris first read from his <em>Santaland Diaries</em>, about his experience working as an elf at Macy's, 15 years ago. That reading helped launch his career as a novelist, playwright and humorist. Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17570326&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17570326&ft=1&f=5023232 Crumpet the Elf, better known as writer David Sedaris, is back for another holiday visit. Sedaris first read from his <em>Santaland Diaries</em>, about his experience working as an elf at Macy's, 15 years ago. That reading helped launch his career as a novelist, playwright and humorist. 0 no Crumpet the Elf, better known as writer David Sedaris, is back for another holiday visit. Sedaris first read from his Santaland Diaries, about his experience working as an elf at Macy's, 15 years ago. That reading helped launch his career as a novelist, playwright and humorist.

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]]> Sedaris and Crumpet the Elf: A Holiday Tradition 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. Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5066175&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5066175&ft=1&f=5023232 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. 0 no 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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]]> From Cleaning Out Fridges to April in Paris 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. Tue, 22 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5023134&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5023134&ft=1&f=5023232 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. David Sedaris, Sedaris no 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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]]> Sedaris Returns as Crumpet the Elf on NPR Twelve years ago, humorist David Sedaris recounted his experiences as Crumpet the Macy's department store elf on <em>Morning Edition</em>. We rebroadcast Sedaris' reading from his <em>Santaland Diaries</em>. Fri, 24 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4243755&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4243755&ft=1&f=5023232 Twelve years ago, humorist David Sedaris recounted his experiences as Crumpet the Macy's department store elf on <em>Morning Edition</em>. We rebroadcast Sedaris' reading from his <em>Santaland Diaries</em>. 0 no Twelve years ago, humorist David Sedaris recounted his experiences as Crumpet the Macy's department store elf on Morning Edition. We rebroadcast Sedaris' reading from his Santaland Diaries.

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]]> David Sedaris Talks About Corduroy and Denim Sedaris is the author of the bestselling collections <em> Barrel Fever, Naked</em> and <em>Me Talk Pretty One Day.</em> His new collection is <em>Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim</em>. Sedaris essays appear regularly in <em>Esquire, GQ</em> and <em>The New Yorker.</em> His radio pieces can be heard on <em>This American Life.</em> In 2001 he became the third recipient of the Thurber Prize for American Humor. Tue, 15 Jun 2004 00:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1958334&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1958334&ft=1&f=5023232 Sedaris is the author of the bestselling collections <em> Barrel Fever, Naked</em> and <em>Me Talk Pretty One Day.</em> His new collection is <em>Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim</em>. Sedaris essays appear regularly in <em>Esquire, GQ</em> and <em>The New Yorker.</em> His radio pieces can be heard on <em>This American Life.</em> In 2001 he became the third recipient of the Thurber Prize for American Humor. 0 no Sedaris is the author of the bestselling collections Barrel Fever, Naked and Me Talk Pretty One Day. His new collection is Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim. Sedaris essays appear regularly in Esquire, GQ and The New Yorker. His radio pieces can be heard on This American Life. In 2001 he became the third recipient of the Thurber Prize for American Humor.

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]]> Dressed in 'Corduroy' The self-deprecating humorist is back with a new collection of autobiographical essays. <em>Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim</em> offers tales about his eccentric family and experiences abroad. Thu, 03 Jun 2004 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1919710&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1919710&ft=1&f=5023232 The self-deprecating humorist is back with a new collection of autobiographical essays. <em>Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim</em> offers tales about his eccentric family and experiences abroad. 0 no 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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]]> April in Paris In the fourth and final part of a series of essays about his life in France, Commentator David Sedaris talks about his April in Paris based on his own experiences in the City of Light, collected in <em>Me Talk Pretty One Day.</em> Tue, 22 Aug 2000 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1080998&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1080998&ft=1&f=5023232 In the fourth and final part of a series of essays about his life in France, Commentator David Sedaris talks about his April in Paris based on his own experiences in the City of Light, collected in <em>Me Talk Pretty One Day.</em> no In the fourth and final part of a series of essays about his life in France, Commentator David Sedaris talks about his April in Paris based on his own experiences in the City of Light, collected in Me Talk Pretty One Day.

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]]> Inside French Healthcare In part three of a weekly series of essays about his life in France, Commentator David Sedaris examines the French healthcare system from the inside. Tue, 15 Aug 2000 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1080727&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1080727&ft=1&f=5023232 In part three of a weekly series of essays about his life in France, Commentator David Sedaris examines the French healthcare system from the inside. no In part three of a weekly series of essays about his life in France, Commentator David Sedaris examines the French healthcare system from the inside.

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]]> The Sex of French Nouns 'Have you seen my wallet? I can't find her anywhere.' In the second part of a series on life in Paris, commentator David Sedaris struggles to master the gender of French nouns, and in the process, learns some interesting things about the French language. Tue, 08 Aug 2000 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1080469&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1080469&ft=1&f=5023232 'Have you seen my wallet? I can't find her anywhere.' In the second part of a series on life in Paris, commentator David Sedaris struggles to master the gender of French nouns, and in the process, learns some interesting things about the French language. no 'Have you seen my wallet? I can't find her anywhere.' In the second part of a series on life in Paris, commentator David Sedaris struggles to master the gender of French nouns, and in the process, learns some interesting things about the French language.

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]]> The City of Lights in the Dark Most Americans come to France expecting to see the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower. Commentator David Sedaris describes his experiences in the City of Lights from his preferred venue: the inside of a movie theater. Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1080195&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1080195&ft=1&f=5023232 Most Americans come to France expecting to see the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower. Commentator David Sedaris describes his experiences in the City of Lights from his preferred venue: the inside of a movie theater. no Most Americans come to France expecting to see the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower. Commentator David Sedaris describes his experiences in the City of Lights from his preferred venue: the inside of a movie theater.

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]]> A New Yorker In France Commentator David Sedaris leaves New York for a vacation in Normandy and Paris, but people he meets on his trip want to talk about New York. Mon, 09 Nov 1998 00:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1024098&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1024098&ft=1&f=5023232 Commentator David Sedaris leaves New York for a vacation in Normandy and Paris, but people he meets on his trip want to talk about New York. no Commentator David Sedaris leaves New York for a vacation in Normandy and Paris, but people he meets on his trip want to talk about New York.

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]]> Sedaris Sibs Tour New York Davis Sedaris has the latest installment in his Visitor's Guide to New York. Today he recalls a visit last December by his sister Gretchen, who lives in North Carolina, and her friend, Bonnie, who'd never ventured more than 50 miles beyond her hometown of Goldsboro. Mon, 02 Nov 1998 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1024024&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1024024&ft=1&f=5023232 Davis Sedaris has the latest installment in his Visitor's Guide to New York. Today he recalls a visit last December by his sister Gretchen, who lives in North Carolina, and her friend, Bonnie, who'd never ventured more than 50 miles beyond her hometown of Goldsboro. no Davis Sedaris has the latest installment in his Visitor's Guide to New York. Today he recalls a visit last December by his sister Gretchen, who lives in North Carolina, and her friend, Bonnie, who'd never ventured more than 50 miles beyond her hometown of Goldsboro.

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]]> Safety In New York City David Sedaris continues his "Visitors Guide to New York," a weekly feature this month on Morning Edition. Today he talks about safety concerns in the Big Apple. Mon, 19 Oct 1998 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1023869&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1023869&ft=1&f=5023232 David Sedaris continues his "Visitors Guide to New York," a weekly feature this month on Morning Edition. Today he talks about safety concerns in the Big Apple. no David Sedaris continues his "Visitors Guide to New York," a weekly feature this month on Morning Edition. Today he talks about safety concerns in the Big Apple.

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]]> New York Cuisine Commentator David Sedaris continues his series on New York City. In today's installment, the complexities of New York's cuisine. Mon, 12 Oct 1998 00:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1024503&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1024503&ft=1&f=5023232 Commentator David Sedaris continues his series on New York City. In today's installment, the complexities of New York's cuisine. no Commentator David Sedaris continues his series on New York City. In today's installment, the complexities of New York's cuisine.

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]]> Life In New York City David Sedaris has the first episode in a weekly series on his experiences as a long-time resident of New York City. Today he talks about what it was like working for a small moving company. Mon, 05 Oct 1998 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1024426&ft=1&f=5023232 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1024426&ft=1&f=5023232 David Sedaris has the first episode in a weekly series on his experiences as a long-time resident of New York City. Today he talks about what it was like working for a small moving company. no David Sedaris has the first episode in a weekly series on his experiences as a long-time resident of New York City. Today he talks about what it was like working for a small moving company.

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