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 David Sedaris was born in Johnson City, New York; his father's job caused them to move to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he grew up. David is the second in a family of six children, and is the sibling of actress Amy Sedaris. Attending such schools as Duke University and Kent State University, he finally graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1987. David has since settled in a small French village with his partner, Hugh Hamrick, and has become a critically acclaimed author of autobiographical books such as "Santaland Diaries," "Me Talk Pretty One Day," and "Naked." He is also a familiar voice on PRI's This American Life radio program.
Bio:
David Sedaris was born in Johnson City, New York; his father's job caused them to move to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he grew up. David is the second in a family of six children, and is the sibling of actress Amy Sedaris. Attending such schools as Duke University and Kent State University, he finally graduated from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1987. David has since settled in a small French village with his partner, Hugh Hamrick, and has become a critically acclaimed author of autobiographical books such as "Santaland Diaries," "Me Talk Pretty One Day," and "Naked." He is also a familiar voice on PRI's This American Life radio program.
Tivia:
Once worked as an elf at Macy's in New York City during the Christmas season.Older brother of Amy Sedaris.Wrote his first book at the age of 36.Overcame drug addiction, alcoholism, and a smoking habit with aid of self help books, his siblings, and his partner Hugh Hamrick.He is currently living part time in Paris and England and does book tours in the United States. His new book, "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim," is due out in June. (2003)Attributes his success to his friend Ira Glass, who first featured David on his radio series.Attended Western Carolina University and transferred to Kent State University, from which he dropped out.Dropped out of college twice before graduating from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1987.Used to work as a handyman on apartments that his parents owned.Lives in West Sussex, England with his partner Hugh Hamrick.Is learning Japanese. Will live in Japan for six months. (2007)His father Lou was an engineer for IBM.Worked as a furniture mover in New York City.Dabbled in Performance and Visual art in his early twenties and has frequently described his lack of success.Known for undertaking eight-hour litter picks in his neighborhood in Pulbrough, South Downs and has a garbage truck - Pig Pen Sedaris - named after him by Horsham district council.His essays often appear in The New Yorker magazine.Had a job cleaning houses before he became famous.Is a frequent guest on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005).Prefers to use an IBM Typewriter to write rather than a computer.Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors," New Revision Series, vol. 138, pages 399-404. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2005.Divides his time between Sussex and London as well as North Carolina and a beach house in Normandy, France that he and his partner rent out.Once worked as a writing teacher in a college. |
| Name: |
David Sedaris |
Type: |
Writer,Actor (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Writer,Actor |
| Products for sale: |
Writer,Actor |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 05:05:05 |
| Height: |
5' 5' (1.65 m) |
| Biography: |
David Sedaris was born in Johnson City, New York; his father\'s job caused them to move to Raleigh, North Carolina, where he grew up. David is the second in a family of six children, and is the sibling of actress Amy Sedaris. Attending such scho |
| Trivia: |
Once worked as an elf at Macy's in New York City during the Christmas season.Older brother of Amy Sedaris.Wrote his first book at the age of 36.Overcame drug addiction, alcoholism, and a smoking habit with aid of self help books, his siblings, and his partner Hugh Hamrick.He is currently living part time in Paris and England and does book tours in the United States. His new book, "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim," is due out in June. (2003)Attributes his success to his friend Ira Glass, who first featured David on his radio series.Attended Western Carolina University and transferred to Kent State University, from which he dropped out.Dropped out of college twice before graduating from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1987.Used to work as a handyman on apartments that his parents owned.Lives in West Sussex, England with his partner Hugh Hamrick.Is learning Japanese. Will live in Japan for six months. (2007)His father Lou was an engineer for IBM.Worked as a furniture mover in New York City.Dabbled in Performance and Visual art in his early twenties and has frequently described his lack of success.Known for undertaking eight-hour litter picks in his neighborhood in Pulbrough, South Downs and has a garbage truck - Pig Pen Sedaris - named after him by Horsham district council.His essays often appear in The New Yorker magazine.Had a job cleaning houses before he became famous.Is a frequent guest on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005).Prefers to use an IBM Typewriter to write rather than a computer.Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors," New Revision Series, vol. 138, pages 399-404. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2005.Divides his time between Sussex and London as well as North Carolina and a beach house in Normandy, France that he and his partner rent out.Once worked as a writing teacher in a college. |
| Trademarks: |
Sarcastic, self-depreciating sense of humor
Anecdotes about his family, childhood and romantic life |
| Quotes: |
After a few months in my parents' basement, I took an apartment near the state university, where I discovered both crystal methamphetamine and conceptual art. Either one of these things are dangerous, but in combination they have the potential to destroy entire civilizations.
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My hands tend to be full enough dealing with people who hate me for who I am. Concentrate too hard on the millions of people who hate you for what you are and you're likely to turn into one of those unkempt, sloppy dressers who sag beneath the weight of the two hundred political buttons they wear pinned to their coats and knapsacks.
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'Shit' is the tofu of cursing.
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I recall thinking that the computer would never advance much further than this. Call me naive, but I seemed to have underestimated the universal desire to sit in a hard plastic chair and stare at a screen until your eyes cross.
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Seven beers followed by two Scotches and a thimble of marijuana and it's funny how sleep comes all on it's own. |
| Job title: |
Writer,Actor |
| Others works: |
Book: "Naked"
Playwright: "The Santaland Diaries" (based on his gig working as a Christmas elf in a department store)
Playwright (w/Amy Sedaris): "The Book of Liz"
(1995) Narrated interactive CD-ROM game "ChopSue |
| Parents: |
Lou Sedaris
Sharon Sedaris |
| Relatives: |
Amy Sedaris (Sibling)
Tiffany Sedaris (Sibling)
Lisa Sedaris (Sibling) |
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