This week we review - Meet David Sedaris (Series 7 Episode 2)

American humourist David Sedaris reads from his extensive collection of comedy essays for a live Radio 4 audience.

With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America's pre-eminent humour writers.

The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that he is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.

David Sedaris's first book, Barrel Fever (1994), which included The SantaLand Diaries, was a critical and commercial success, as were his follow-up efforts, Naked (1997), Holidays on Ice (1997) and Me Talk Pretty One Day (2000). He became known for his bitingly funny recollections of his youth, family life and travels, making semi-celebrities out of his parents and siblings.

David Sedaris has been nominated for three Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album.

A feature film adaptation of his story C.O.G. was released after a premier at the Sundance Film Festival (2013).

He has been a contributor to BBC Radio 4 since 1996.

Written by David Sedaris.

Produced By Steve Doherty.

A Giddy Goat Production for BBC radio 4.

Meet David Sedaris is available here https://bbc.in/2vc6C4d

More from David Sedaris here https://www.davidsedarisbooks.com

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