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David Sedaris' Diaries Paint a Life Spent in Observation
Written by David Sedaris
Narrated by David Sedaris and Jeffrey Brown
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Who was humorist David Sedaris before he had sold millions of books and made countless live appearances before adoring audiences? In a new book, Theft By Finding, Sedaris offers a portrait of himself as a younger artist through his personal diaries. Jeffrey Brown sits down with the author to discuss his compulsion to observe, write and perform.
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Reviews for David Sedaris' Diaries Paint a Life Spent in Observation
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I've heard David in the past when listening to This American Life and now I understand so much better where David is coming from- the present- the living in the moment. You inspire me David and I get you
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5David Sedaris is by far my favorite author. He will make you laugh, sometimes cry, but mostly laugh. His observations a gems to be read and loved.