David Sedaris Answered 175 Fan Letters While Stuck At Home With Covid
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- Опубліковано 19 тра 2024
- The hilarious David Sedaris stops by to introduce his latest book and share what he did to pass the time while recovering from his recent bout with Covid. David's new book, "Happy-Go-Lucky," is available everywhere now! #Colbert #HappyGoLucky #DavidSedaris
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David Sedaris can do whatever he wants. He’s a genius. Hilariously funny, and brilliant.
Can he murder ?
My great aunt got Alzheimer’s and forgot all of the things she had forbidden herself to do for her entire life for religious reasons, like dancing or wearing nail polish. She had a marvellous time in the nursing home!
I love hearing this!
❤
Under similar circumstances, my mom did the same: inhibitions gone; began drinking wine (alcohol was verboten all her life) and flirting with the young men (when she was in her 90s).
🤣😂😂🤣🙌🏽
Three best things about dementia: you can hide your own Easter eggs, you make new friends everyday, and you can hide your own Easter eggs.
I have absolutely fallen off my couch in a fit of laughter reading David’s books.
Me too. I used to read them at work in my office during lunch and people must have thought I was disturbed. Just uncontrollable laughing.
So true!!! Me too!
I want David to write a chapter about the time I was on a plane and had headphones in, and I was snort laughing so hard the person next to me called the flight attendant to see if I was okay. He’s brilliant.
@@dirtylemon3379 I think I made a spectacle of myself when I read Big Boy on the BART train during rush hour. I'd never heard of Sedaris and the book was a Christmas gift...
He is an amazing writer.
Moral of the book:
stop watching Fox news and you will become a better person.
Actually, just don't watch the news period. Americans in general are always so stressed and can have shitty mentalities bc of whatever political beliefs they have. Politics are bad for your soul.
@@porfiriato84 Actually a balance is healthier. Don’t just be blissfully ignorant of what is happening around you, but don’t wallow in it all day either. Moderation in all things. It’s the extremists and absolutists that are dangerous.
@@BigLar56321 I think you have the best take. You can't just not be exposed to news period but you can't wallow in it either. News in general is pretty much bad news. Awful news. But it is information and factual information is beneficial. It helps you understand what is going on. What has happened. Those Fox News viewers aren't even watching the January 6th hearings at all because they don't want to know about all the crimes committed by Trump and his helpers. All the things they did that were illegal. They are deliberately keeping themselves ignorant and not even blissfully so. They want to believe Trump made everything better. They want to believe that he can save America. But they are adults not kids and when adults create a fantasy world to escape reality all they do is give acceptance to those who do great harm.
@@wpl8275 Well put. In my view, those who still support Trump and his big lie at this point are either ignorant or willfully ignorant. The former can at least theoretically have their eyes opened and views changed by being educated with the truth. The latter are irredeemable and should be marginalized until they disappear in the ordinary course of things. If they become a majority or even a ruling minority we are all placed at great risk of losing our republic.
@@BigLar56321 You can be informed without being into the sick 24 hour news cycle. there's no balance in Fox News, just propaganda.
David and his sister Amy are always a delight to listen to.
March 3rd of last year, my twin sister passed a few weeks before our 30th birthday. It has been the absolute worst ever since. We both grew up reading David Sedaris since we were 14, ‘me talk pretty one day’ was what got us started. We had read all of his books. I pre-ordered the newest one, haven’t started it yet. The one cherished item of my sisters, the single most cherished item I have of hers, is from when she went to one of his book signings. he did an amazing signing with a sticker incorporated very cleverly, and really sweet personalized autograph/note. I keep it on my nightstand, at the moment next to a couple others of his.
Lovely post and lots of love to you. I can hardly imagine the kind of loss you have had and hope that you are ok.
I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing this story with us.
So sorry for your loss 😪
I'm really sorry for your unimaginable loss. Thanks for sharing, take care of yourself. I'm sure your sister would want only the best for you. Sending a hug through a fiber-cable.
I've never offered condolence to a stranger or on line, but you spoke so sweetly from the heart I just had to write. I began loving David's commentaries ages ago. It took a while for me to connect him with Amy, but when I did -- OMG can you imagine what that house was like growing up? 😄
Hugs and warmest thoughts to you, Honey Bear.
I can't even imagine how truly hilarious dinner with the Sedaris siblings must be. The stories David and Amy recount of each other are fantastic.
The tonality of his books completely changes after you hear him read them himself. You laugh and cry harder. Now even reading his books I hear him narrating in my head. I’m so glad his teeth didn’t have an effect on that.
I only do his books via audiobook now. So good
The best audio books!! I agree his books sound amazing when he reads them. I have listened to them over & over. Wonderful!!
Now I'm mad that I didn't think to write a letter to David Sedaris during COVID.
write him now and tell him that
Same!
Right
So am I!
WHAT would you have written? I’m curious!
Swallowed a bomb and then froze a nanosecond.. I'm dying here. Your sis is a comic genius
The entire generation of Sedaris is just unbelievably funny!
Lmao. Me too!!!
Amy and David are both TREASURE! 💕
It’s him he makes the stuff up. Using his sister is just a form of modest to pass of his own jokes since he’s pretty shy and reserved.
@@bridgelaurie9490 read his books about growing up, his sisters are all hilarious!
I have always enjoyed listening to David read his own audiobooks. Tremendously entertaining!
Was just thinking about that.. going to get the audio book because he's just such a good narrator. Such a personality.
how do you read an audiobook ?
@@Javier.M. narrate would have been the correct word. My apologies.
And the parts where Amy came on to do an impression of Rooster are just too much, can’t listen in public or you’ll look like a raving laughing maniac
@@Javier.M. many, including me describe it as 'reading' an audio book, even if we're listening and not actually reading.
Love, love, love, this man. The confidence from his new smile adds another layer of wonderfulness.
He is genuinely adorable.
"Meet David Sedaris" is on BBC R4 in the UK, which is possibly why Colbert had never heard of it. It's just 8 half hour shows of him reading his stories and anecdotes - a gentle pleasure with a side order of food for thought.
It’s the highlight of my year.
I think it's shocking because Stephen has known him personally for decades. He is very close with Amy Sedaris and worked with her closely for years.
@@shellym79 you are absolutely right. And you rock my world.
@@uphollandlatic you
I listened to them all over and over. They are hilarious
"Leave them wanting more." Spoken like a true stage performer, lol. Also, saying "money" absolutely worked.
"We don't say cheese, we say 'martini' "
- Michael Caine
@@Tao_Tology I say "chicken foot!" 'cuz it makes folks laugh, especially kids.
David is a truly gifted man, my appreciation for the laughter he has given me is immeasurable. Now, I find we have something more in common (not just gay guys in 30+ year relationships who have delightful sisters), we both had parents with dementia. Our Mother was problematic, volatile, sometimes unhinged, and in any conflict she would try her best to destroy you as a person. She was never honest with us about anything in her life. Finally, after decades of washing down her tranquilizers with copious amounts of scotch, she was diagnosed with dementia. My Sister tried to have her live with her, she is incredibly patient. But assisted living was the best choice for both of them. Once the dementia was advanced, we began to enjoy a relationship with a sweet, appreciative, kind lady. The soul-destroying harpy was no more. What a gift for us to enjoy at the end of her life! (She was never prescribed tranquilizers, she just liked them and her pharmacist provided them. He went to Federal Prison for it.)
I so relate to this. About ur Mother. Mine was BPD and extremely “problematic” my entire life but in the last year with dementia she was the sweetest mom I ever could have prayed for❤️
Your story is wild dude haha u should write a book
Heck of a story you have lived, thanks for sharing it ❤️😎
Your mother, like the elder Mr. Sedaris, proves my theory that in dementia the unused part of the brain kicks in. My father, who could be a tyrant, and who was an alcoholic, became a sweet, gentle man in his years of Alzheimer's. He forgot he was an alcoholic and he made a face when mom gave him some wine. On the other hand, his roommate, a beloved Lutheran pastor (this was MN) began to swear, he grabbed the nurses' privates, and he yelled all day long. Someone please fund me to do the research!
David’s anecdote about his dad touched home for me. If you wanna be happy, shut off the damn conservative hate programming. Disengage! Amen!
I had a colleague who had once picked up David from the airport as part of his job and he pronounced it "sih-daww-ris" and when I told him it's "sih-day-ris" he was like "no, you're wrong. I know the right way. A lot of people get to wrong." THIS VIDEO IS SO VINDICATING!!
OMG, my dad died last year of alzheimer's and he also became very sweet and we could turn off Fox! Holy smokes, I can totally relate to this.
It is such an indication of the poison that Fox churns out every day.
As I wrote above, the elder Mr. Sedaris, proves my theory that in dementia the unused part of the brain kicks in. My father, who could be a tyrant, and who was an alcoholic, became a sweet, gentle man in his years of Alzheimer's. He forgot he was an alcoholic and he made a face when mom gave him some wine. On the other hand, his roommate, a beloved Lutheran pastor (this was MN) began to swear, he grabbed the nurses' privates, and he yelled all day long. Someone please fund me to do the research!
taika and david in one night.. one of the best nights this year :)
May the peace and mercy of God be upon you. To the merciful hearts, may God protect you. I am a Palestinian mother from the Gaza Strip, a widow, and a mother of children who have no helper. Praise be to God. In any case, I ask the doers of good to help my children in dire necessity. Doing good. May God protect you and take care of you. From everywhere, unfortunately, inside the picture is my phone and access to my children. Have mercy on those on earth, have mercy on you from those in heaven. I wish from my Lord, a benefactor, who will have mercy on a needy family.
What's a taika? Sounds like a rare african disease 😂
@@oneirishpoet It is a disease that afflicts Kiwis.
Such a brilliant and hilarious genius! No one makes me laugh louder when I am reading his books! His Sister Amy is hilarious as well. Love him!
Was sitting here re-realizing that for Stephen, David isn't just a guest, he's the brother of a beloved coworker
I know David won’t read this- but for others out there- I had a massive chip in one of my front teeth for 9 years. Last year I had it fixed. It only cost about $300… but it changed my life. I’m a 50 yr old mother who used to be complimented on her smile. That ended with the accident. Since having my tooth fixed I am so much more confident, I feel beautiful again and have since got an amazing new job which paid for the dentist in a couple of days. Get your teeth fixed people!
True. Happy for you.
What David said really resonated with me. I lost all my top teeth just before covid...it was devastating. I hate wearing a plate. It makes me gag and food is not the same. I loved wearing a mask! TBH I'd rather be bald...wigs are so realistic nowadays. Look after your teeth, people.
I recently listened to his episode on Armchair Expert and I LOVED his teeth story. He's phenomenal, I love his humour
300? In NYC that procedure would be 3K.
I've had a dental infection since before the start of covid. A lot of us can't afford repairs.
Love David Sedaris. “When Engulfed in Flames” Is one of my favorite books!!! Truly LOL before lol was a thing. Crying laughing 😂
Mine too
I love David Sedaris.
My wife and I were due to fly home from Israel 2 weeks ago, got the Covid test 24 hours before the flight, my wife tested negative, I tested positive! 🤬 We isolated in the guest room we'd been staying in, my symptoms were like a mild sinus cold. My wife never caught it... according to Sedaris we're a terrible couple! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
❤Sedaris❤
It's not surprising because couples don't always share viruses. One can get the flu and not pass it on even though they are very close. Why? I don't know. Ask an immunologist.
There are not words to describe how much JOY I feel from reading or listening to David Sedaris. His perspective and sense of humor has made my life much more enjoyable and made me laugh a great deal. David, I have seen you up close at book signings over the years, and whatever you are doing is great because you look healthy and happy. ❤️
I adore David Sedaris and have had the pleasure of meeting him twice (at book signings). This is the happiest I've ever seen him in an interview. New teeth, COVID or bustle clothes - whatever it is it's working!
I'm a simple man. I see a Sedaris, I click the like button.
David one of the few authors who’s audiobooks are far superior to a hard copy, because he’s the narrator!
Yes! Santaland Diaries audio had me in stitches ... one of my favorites.
Neil Gaiman is another I'd add to that relatively short list.
@@gmun2248 I've read his books I've never listened to audio I'll have to try that. When I was still working I used to listen to a lot of books on tape during my commute but now that I'm retired not so much.
I read and re-read everything he writes and listen to him as well--and clearly hear his voice whenever I read him to the point where I find myself writing letters in HIS voice!
I really like reading David Sedaris' work and I absolutely love hearing him reading his own work. He's a marvelously talented person!
Been listening to David Sedaris for the last ten years on the radio. Amy was exactly my girlfriend back then. Bless.
I have to say I related to so many of David’s stories of his family. And lmfao. But he also helped me to deal with my schizophrenic brother who I just sadly couldn’t “save” any longer. David has a story where his (mentally ill and alcoholic drug addicted sister, just like my brother ) came to his show at the back stage door and he just had to turn away close the door and let her go. And as devastating as that is it helped me to b able to do the same.
Thank you 🙏 David. And thank u for ALL the deep down hysterical laugh til u cry moments.
Tiffany was not a drug addict. She was not a mentally ill. She was a baker and an artist. She was a beautiful soul and no one in her family can ever hold a candle to her light that burned out too soon.
As a schizophrenic person who’s relatively young, and also as a sibling, I’d say give him another chance. For us, things that seem so important in the moment are completely forgotten the next year or week or even day, and arguments don’t hold real substance because nothing holds real substance, it’s all someone else’s narrative. Break the ice slowly, especially if you haven’t spoken in a few years. If he’s on social media, maybe like one of his posts, say something positive about it. Be delicate but never patronizing. You’re not talking to the person you fought with that family gathering. Existence is chimerical, ever-changing for people like us. We reinvent against our will. Approach the situation like you’re meeting him for the first time and see what you have in common. Start small and good things will happen.
Are you aware that Tiffany killed herself shortly after David awkwardly turned his back on her that day? He has to live with that guilt every day of his life.
He got his teeth done mentioned in the book happy go lucky. They look amazing. 😃
Just like the rest of him.
National Treasure David Sedaris... nay, GLOBAL TREASURE.
I’m British and I LOVE ‘Meet David Sedaris’. It’s a gift. 💖
Finally ! Been waitin’ forever for a new book from Mr. Sedaris.
What a smart charming guest. Plus a new Julie Andrews story!
David Sedaris may be my all time favorite celebrity. I felt the same way about my teeth and wearing masks! I wish I could afford braces. I'll live vicariously through David Sedaris' money smile!
I love David Sedaris' audiobooks so much I used to go for long drives just so I could listen to him in the car. Somehow much more enjoyable than sitting at home and listening.
Saw him live 20 yrs ago in Indy. If you have the chance go see him!
I saw him in CT around then, amazing
I got to see him in Hastings, NE and chat with him while he signed books for me. Alas, when he asked what was a good place to eat in town, I had to tell him there was none. To this day I wonder where he ate that night.
Mr Sedaris reminds me of the late, great, Wally Cox. Interesting man.
Oh my gosh, Wally Cox was great! I never made that connection, thanks.
There's no need to fear -- Underdog is here!
Very much agree, and to me Wally Cox was a bore as well.
@@Hal1344 Who do you love?
This is the first time I have commented. Mr. Sedaris was pleasant and lovely to watch. Self deprecating but super funny, and totally interesting. I could listen to him all day!!
I just love David!
“We both got our shots”. I haven’t had a drink since I got here!?!” I loved that.
Sedaris had me laughing outloud here in the privacy of my own home. That man is FUNNY. Love all his books.
David Sedaris - love him!
You look like a handsome devil, David! What a great smile! Much affection from the city of Detroit!
the funny runs deep in the Sedaris genes. He's hysterical.
David is a genius ❤
I read his books to my mother one summer when she was recovering from a bad fall, and we both laughed till we cried, and laughed till she " snerked, & then we'd laugh some more.... and my mother's laugh is one of my favorite sounds so that summer was awesome for us both. Thanks to David Sedaris 🤗💜
I love David Sedaris! This is the first I've Ever seen him interviewed. He is such a consistently productive author. The touring amazes me.
Stephen has multiple interviews with him & also his sister Amy. Worth checking out.
My dad was always a bit of a prick when people said or did something he didn't agree with. He's become nice and easygoing since dementia has set in.
I'm glad this worked out well for your family. Watching my Oma in dementia was scary & sad; however, I'm grateful that she was not aware of her intellectual losses. A very, very gentle woman with an amazing mind & can-do attitude of many of that generation.
This is amazing. Above I wrote "the elder Mr. Sedaris proves my theory that in dementia the unused part of the brain kicks in. My father, who could be a tyrant, and who was an alcoholic, became a sweet, gentle man in his years of Alzheimer's. He forgot he was an alcoholic and he made a face when mom gave him some wine. On the other hand, his roommate, a beloved Lutheran pastor (this was MN) began to swear, he grabbed the nurses' privates, and he yelled all day long. Someone please fund me to do the research!
My first David Sedaris book was "Me Talk Pretty One Day". I was hooked and read everything before and after.
One of my favorite moments was when his father had some sort of infection and was taking antibiotics prescribed for the dog, figuring it was all the same. He told this to one of his daughters and she told him he shouldn't do that, not because it might be unhealthy, but because how's the dog going to get better if he takes all his medicine.
I love David Sedaris! Great interview 👍
One of my favorite authors. His humor is as funny in live interviews as with in the books
I have always imagined him as the (?)twenty-something who narrates annually on NPR for christmas his "santa's elf" piece. Have read his books. Imagine my surprise to see he has aged (as have we all). Still has that young and eminently likeable voice.
Sedaris is great, his thinking is great, extremely funny when you watch (in your head) a story unfold while seeing (in your head) how he thinks about it during the situation.
Love David. 🌹 COVID has a message. Slow down. Reacquaint with love. 💙 Like many Americans I have dental issues. Send money!!!
Love him and everything he does… and side note, I wish more guys (even str8 ones) had the confidence to have fun with what they wear and dress with flair
@Not Meg Griffin there’s a way to have fun with your look that is more green. And everyone has to wear clothes; stop acting morally superior just because yours are dull and blah.
It’s classic reverse snobbery and usually a sign of a mediocre American cishet male who won’t wear anything that isn’t ill-fitting and earth-toned lest someone think he’s gay.
@Not Meg Griffin And if we lose our senses of humor, we die a little quicker.
@Not Meg Griffin I guess you should stop watching Colbert
@Not Meg Griffin We need all types of satirists during these difficult times. I would check out David Sedaris. I saw him in person once and laugh so hard I cried. He is also has had great observations about Trump and undecided voters, religion etc. As they say: don't judge a book by its cover.
My all time favorite author. I adore every single thing about him
The outfit I didn’t know I absolutely needed lol
I can and have re read his books over and over again and when dealing with hard times I can open one and always find something so interesting, clever and funny it makes everything alright in my world. What a gift he has and Amy as well. We are lucky to have people in this world like them.
great show in the UK. Such a funny intelligent man.
Always my favorite!! 🤩🤩🤩
I can really relate to his teeth issues. I live in poverty, like so many in America, & my teeth are wrecked & of course I can't afford to fix them. Wearing masks was a great break from that.
If you truly live in poverty, you should be able to get super-low-cost health care through the Affordable Care Act, including at least some dental care.
My parents just had our teeth removed rather than have cavities filled. They never taught us about dental hygiene. We were poor, but they always prioritized cigarettes and beer over any other need. I really take care of my remaining teeth, my hygienist is always amazed by my lack of tartar.
I’m 63 and this is the first time I ever heard of this dude. Gotta check him out. I do know who Amy Sedaris is though!
Noticed the teeth straight away. Loved how they used to be but I'm glad David is happier about how they are now. Bloody funny interview...as usual.
I frickin' adore David Sedaris. Can't wait to read the new father-centric book as I as well have a complicated relationship with my late father. Cheers!
His NPR Christmas classic about the elf job is bust-a-gut all-over funny.
The way he says “and I gave it to my boyfriend Hugh” 😂😂😂
Ah! Love the smile David Sedaris!
Writing note to self: ‘…make father less difficult- give him dementia’
A father who gets dementia and forgets he's 'a really difficult person.' I had the same experience!
One of my top 3 favorite interviews from Stephen’s show. I didn’t know much about David before; now I’m going to go read all his books, perhaps on audio.
DO IT!!
Holy crap, that "say money" tip is gold. Gonna use the for the rest of my life.
David Sedaris is my hero! Saw him when he came to Australia...from a distance. I was too shy to get my book signed. Usually I'm loud that's just what happens when your faced with someone you admire so much.
Wow! I’ve listened to Sedaris for ever and always thought he was a young guy! Hahahaha.
Maybe he was when you started listening.
This dude is awesome 👏
omg... thank you colbert!
Back story....
I was horribly abused. My adoptive mother was always hounding me to smile on command and when i did, it looked dumb and the abuse would get worse while never being able allowed to show any expression at all when she was abusing me. I learned B*tch Face way to young for the worse reasons.
I am been like your friend here, practicing how to smile so i dont look fake or force. or stupid. I am trying to break out of my ptsd issues. and i get so tired of hearing people say "smile" and i think i am... and all i do is look scared. i didnt work this hard in over coming so much to still look like a deer in the head lights.
Thank you thank you for that tip
I so love David Sedaris!
He and his sister, Amy, have such similar voices…I love them both!
David your books are the only ones to hold my attention.
You are brilliant and so entertaining
MY HERO!!!
Now I have another reason to go down to the bookstore again! 😃
Love David - beautiful smile! 😀#money
Love David's outfit--so him.
And you can guarantee that it’s expensive! Probably Comme Des Garçons!
@@valhoff3 agreed
David rocks
I used to read his books. But, all good things come to an end. 😁👍😁
He's so great :)
I listen to David Sedaris every night.I have Audible,and I just..love Sedaris' voice.
Colbert is a class act
He is one of my favourite writers.
I wonder if it’s new book mentions his youngest brother, “the Rooster.” “You can’t kill the Rooster, but you can fuck him up a bit…”
I’m not sure that’s the quote, but I remember reading about it in David’s books
doubtful he asked to not be written about I believe
Rooster did my floors and it was an adventure but he was amazing & floors are perfect
LOL! "the Rooster" runs a flooring company in the Sedaris' home town of Raleigh, NC. and they do excellent work. A brilliant family indeed.
I love this guy so dam much!😁
I wrote to David Sedaris after I read Theft by Finding. I took notes about the ideas I loved and googled so many things. Truly a great read. He wrote back! I opened my mailbox and there it was! Goosebumps! I put the postcard in a frame and it sits on my mantle.
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I can’t read Big Boy without crying with laughter.
Total classic! I also love Jesus Shaves.
@@BethBuelow "A bell, though, that's f*cked up" -- the all-time money line (!)
That was awesome!!!!
Business on the top half, partly on the bottom 😂😂😂
Thank you for the book David - love you and Amy
Let us all find great dentists and dental hygienists.
Great guest, Stephen