David Sedaris is an American humorist, essayist, and Grammy-nominated performer born December 26, 1956, in Johnson City, New York. Best known for his autobiographical essays and radio appearances on NPR's This American Life and his breakthrough piece "The SantaLand Diaries," Sedaris has published numerous bestselling collections including Me Talk Pretty One Day, which won the Thurber Prize for American Humor. His observational humor explores family life, travel, and human quirks through a blend of satire and self-deprecating storytelling.
