David Sedaris

Bestselling author David Sedaris is one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers, with seven million copies of his books in print in 25 languages. A master of satire and sardonic wit, and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today, he is the author of the books Barrel Fever and Holidays on Ice, and the personal essay collections “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim,” and “When You Are Engulfed in Flames.” His pieces appear regularly in The New Yorker, and have twice been included in The Best American Essays anthology. His original radio pieces can often be heard on the public radio show This American Life, and he has been nominated for three Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album.