David Sedaris is, quite possibly, the funniest author ever...with the

[ScreamingMeemie]

exception of Erma...who will always be exhaulted in this mom's heart. But David Sedaris books can be read over and over again and still make me laugh out loud. Although, I confess, when he talks about his dad kicking him out of the house, his mother crying, and he, himself, not realizing it was because he was gay I find myself a little sad. :hi:

[mikeytherat]

1. Me Talk Pretty One Day is awesome!

Also, check out The Areas of My Expertise by John Hodgman - it is a riot.

mikey_the_rat

[ScreamingMeemie]

2. I also like "Dress Your Family in Corduroy"...

When he talks about his father, the man really comes to life. And his mother is beyond laughter in that book. :)

[underpants]

4. Eh I wouldn't put Hodgman in the same league

I read "Areas of my expertise" and I thought it was funny yes but at times completely silly. Not funny just silly. Sedaris writes of actual events not completely made up scenarios.

[mikeytherat]

5. Not the same league, just funny!

mikey_the_rat

[Orsino]

3. It's hard to top that elf story. n/t

[graywarrior]

6. It's hilarious watching other people reading Sedaris

I saw a few at the beach recently. They're reading and laughing their asses off behind their books. Made me want to ask them what part they were on.

[Callalily]

7. I totally agree with

you MrsGrumpy. As I matter of fact I just got finished re-reading all his works.

I had the pleasure of meeting/chatting with him while he autographed my book. He's a gracious, shy man in person.

I too cried reading about him being kicked out of the house. Many of his stories are bittersweet. I'm glad he and his father reconciled.

And his sister Amy is a hoot too!