Date of Birth: December 26, 1956
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
David Raymond Sedaris is an American humorist, comedian, author, and radio contributor, renowned for his incisive and witty observations on everyday life. Born in Johnson City, New York, and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, Sedaris first gained national attention in 1992 when National Public Radio broadcast his essay “SantaLand Diaries.” His sardonic humor and unique narrative voice quickly captivated audiences, leading to the publication of several bestselling essay collections, including “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim,” and “Calypso.” Sedaris has also been a frequent contributor to “The New Yorker” and “Esquire” magazines. His work often explores themes of family, identity, and the absurdities of modern life, drawing on his own experiences as a gay man and the son of a larger-than-life Greek-American father.
5 Interesting Facts about David Sedaris
1. David Sedaris’s work “Me Talk Pretty One Day” won the 2001 Thurber Prize for American Humor.
2. He has been openly gay throughout his career and often includes stories about his partner, Hugh Hamrick, in his essays.
3. Sedaris is known for his distinctive, high-pitched voice, which has become a hallmark of his radio appearances.
4. He has collaborated with his sister, Amy Sedaris, on several occasions, including the co-authoring of the play “The Book of Liz.”
5. Sedaris is an avid diarist and has kept a daily diary for over 40 years.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from David Sedaris
1. “Sometimes the sins you haven’t committed are all you have left to hold onto.”
2. “If you’re looking for sympathy you’ll find it between shit and syphilis in the dictionary.”
3. “Why do I want to win? Because I want to win. Why else?”
4. “If you read someone else’s diary, you get what you deserve.”
5. “Life is funny, and that’s a big reason I write.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
David Sedaris’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
David Sedaris does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [David Sedaris – Official Website](https://www.davidsedarisbooks.com/
2. [David Sedaris at NPR](https://www.npr.org/people/2100597/david-sedaris
3. [David Sedaris’s Essays in The New Yorker](https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/david-sedaris
4. [David Sedaris on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2849.David_Sedaris
5. [David Sedaris – Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/writer/david-sedaris
