David Sedaris

The Profile

David Sedaris (born December 26, 1956) is an American humorist and essayist known for sharp, autobiographical collections such as Me Talk Pretty One Day, Naked, and Calypso. He rose to prominence after readings on NPR and has published widely since the 1990s.

American of Greek origin; born December 26, 1956; School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduate (1987); NPR breakout with “Santaland Diaries” (1992); first collection Barrel Fever (1994); active 1994–present.

A warmly positive take on the Italian edition Mi Raccomando: Tutti Vestiti Bene praises Sedaris’s dry, precise humor and human touch. The review contrasts his craft with stand-up comedy, highlighting deft scene-setting and genuine laughs. It touches on themes like family, childhood, and coming out, and notes his NPR background and early publications.