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David Sedaris
c/o Little, Brown & Company
Hachette Book Group
1290 Ave. of the Americas
New York, NY 10104
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In his new book, ‘Theft by Finding: Diaries 1977-2002,’ Sedaris says he once asked his students to write fan letters:
September 26, 1989
Chicago
“I asked my beginning writing students to compose fan letters. Most were sincere in the way I hoped they’d be, but one kid’s amounted to hate mail and was addressed to his mother. He wrote about being shit out of her cunt. Then he reminded her that he was not her fucking boyfriend, and on and on. Afterward no one knew what to say. My fan letter was to Joy Williams.”
Four years later, Sedaris fantasizes about a dream job in New York City:
February, 10, 1992
New York
“Admin Asst Dream Job
WORK FOR A STAR Gal/Guy Friday
all around exec asst.
Answer fan mail.
Admin duties. Lite typing.
MADEMOISELLE 16 E 40th St”
“I saw this in the New York Times and thought, Honestly, that is my dream job – answering fan mail at Mademoiselle magazine. I shaved, threw on clean clothes, and went to apply, not feeling intimidated the way I normally do but thinking, ‘Out of my way. This is mine.’ I supposed I wondered who at the magazine got fan mail, but it didn’t really matter. Whatever the letter, I’d answer it.”
Soon, Sedaris receives his own fan mail:
June 21, 1992
New York
“A few weeks back, my Interview Magazine mention came out, and this morning I received a postcard reading ‘Dear Mr. Sedaris, You are very cute and I love what you have to say about the world. It is a crazy place, but you make it well worth it. Your admirer, Jean Snyder.’ ‘The card is just what I needed,’ he says. It’s nutty, sure, but how nice to know that some stranger is thinking of me.”
Ten years later, Sedaris’s publisher, Little, Brown & Company forwards him a batch of fan mail while he’s living in France:
March 9, 2002
La Bagotiere, France
“Little, Brown forwarded an envelope of mail, and I realized after reading it over that every single letter wanted something from me. The senders included:
- a college student writing an article on magazine readership. ‘I’m on a deadline so email me as soon as you get this!‘
- a Cleveland man who’s written a gay travel guide and wants my help finding an agent.
- an Indianapolis human rights group wanting me to attend their rally. ‘Your agent says you haven’t got the time, but I suspect you do.’
- a Seattle drama group asking for an essay on how theater has changed my life.
- three Nashville High School students assigned to read a bestseller and write the author with questions such as ‘Have you written any other books? Where do you get your ideas?‘
- a German woman writing her Ph.D. on the role of the diary in contemporary American fiction. She too is on a deadline and asks that I call her Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, trying several times per night until I reach her.
- a gay choral group asking for mementos they might auction off at their upcoming fundraiser, Life Is a Cabaret.
It’s interesting how as a struggling writer, Sedaris looks forward to receiving fan mail, hoping to both receive it and answer it, even for others. However, more than ten years later, after he makes it as a bestselling writer, he begins to tire of it, as everyone seems to want something from him.
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Washington DC! Tonight (OCT 15) David Sedaris returns to the Kennedy Center. See you there!
www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/event/XUCCD?fbclid=IwAR3O0TMgyTsK3sdYQVJKHm8hwh38ugTct0jAJmYhjlfb...
Was great to meet you, and thank you for the birthday present. 😃🎂
Hilarious show in Burlington Mr. Sedaris. My husband is a new fan because of “Chilldo”.
Our collective soul~
Loved seeing you on burlington last night. I laughed so hard I was crying!
He was great in Burlington!
Awesome!
Met him twice he’s awesome!!
Saw him last night at the Kennedy Center. Afraid I embarrassed my friends with my snort-laughing 😬 Does anyone remember the name of the delightfully funny author who read her work before David?
I'll be there! ❤❤❤❤
so...third person now. awesome
David done in dots 😀
Can anyone tell me if I paid for a real show it doesn't show up on Davids site. Dec 6 in Reading PA
Well, it’s no Lebanon, NH, but I guess if you like that sort of thing 😬
Bob Saget?
Donna Wang you missed it
Jessica Pinckney you should go
Filthy. Yet genuinely arousing.
BOULDER CO! David Sedaris is coming to town OCT 26. See you there! Mackey Aud.
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#davidsedaris #bouldercolorado #boulderbookstore #mackyauditorium
I have not read your book yet, but I will most likely be delighted by the depth of your magnificent talent, soon
I saw him in Decatur, GA. Great time, and I waited to get my book signed. Mr. Sedaris is a fantastic conversationalist!
Arrived in Washington DC today! Seeing David for the first time tomorrow! I’m beyond thrilled!!!!
What a beautiful auditorium. I wish I could be there. Love you David
I was laughing out loud today at the beach reading this fantastic book! I felt like I went to the beach with you! 😁❤
I think that husband Mark might be David Sedaris’ favorite fan. I am serious—my husband is a great guy, and I can tell that David thinks so too! We have seen David several times now, and they always have a nice chat. Please tell David that we would be honored to cook dinner for him next time he’s in Boston. Have him message me! I make a mean pot roast...
Loved this book. Hope to see ya again. It’s been years ago in Muskegon MI.
We saw him on the Cape and l laughed for 2 hours (at a time when I REALLY need to laugh)! Enjoy, Dave.
Loved this book!
Can’t wait to see you in Houston in November!
Love this book. 💗
Just finished Calypso. So awesomely funny. What a treasure you are David!
Really hope I can see you in Portland, OR. Missed you in Green Bay.
I love David Sedaris! Too bad I can’t teleport to Boulder 🙃
You are a national treasure David Sedaris!
I looooved Calypso.. Today I finished (the audiobook) When You Are Engulfed in Flames.. I literally laughed out loud so many times... I had to redo my makeup when I got to work.. I was laughing so hard I was crying.. “This old house” is my favorite.. #torlet paper.. ugggh!
January Brisbane , Australia. Fourth time I can't wait. Got the culottes ready 😁
No photos!
I simply can't wait 😘
You're the only author who makes me laugh out loud. Which is awkward. At times.
Going in November!!! 😊🤗
Your last book talking about the suicide of your sister left me really depressed. I couldn’t finish it. I’m sure she was no saint, but for her to feel she couldn’t count on you to have you in her life seemed so sad to me.
Lucky Colorado
Aislinn Concha 😭 I wish I could go!!
Katie Arnolds
David Sedaris will start a US tour starting OCT 9 in CT and moving thru over 40 cities in OCT and NOV and DEC. See if he is coming to a city near you
www.davidsedarisbooks.com/landing-page/david-sedaris-homepage/tour-david-sedaris/
We’ll see you in Lubbock! Since we’re not having a honeymoon, this is our newlywed spoiling. So excited.
I have tickets for New Haven Connecticut! Looking forward to the event!
See you in Lake Placid!! So excited!
I’d love to go, but the wheelchair seating in Ridgefield, CT is all the way in the back and off to the side.
Yay!!! I’ve met him once at a book signing and I’d love to see him again!! So excited.
Yay! You’re coming to my town, Arcata, CA!
Looking forward to Nov. 20 @ the Fabulous Fox in the ATL! We’ve had tix for months!
Love your work but your shows cost an arm and a leg.
You are singing in Durango, Colorado. That’s the one for me!🤗
I’ll see you in Raleigh in December!
I’ve got my tickets in Lake Placid Ny!!
Hope all is well with the Sea Section!
See you in Athens GA on my BIRTHDAY!!!!
We are going to the 10/13 show in KC. Which just so happens to be the same / first venue we saw him at 12 years ago.
We never miss you when you come to Madison WI.
Halfway through Calypso and have laughed at something on every page. I love your voice and am glad I saw you live when you came through Frederick, Maryland last time. I hear you reading to me David. Your energy is so positive and the world is a better place because of your writings. Please keep it up. Love to have you and Hugh out kayaking next time you pass through our area.
😢I’ll have just left Seattle to return home to Reno. Please come to Nevada sometime!!!!
Spokane in November!
David, please come to Birmingham UK! Charlotte Cross-Fellows and I very much want to come to see you ☺️
Seeing you in Ft Lauderdale for the first time! ❤️
A couple of stops in Greece would be nice .... you can stay at my house !
Already have tickets for next month in Vermont!
Come back to Palm Springs I will make you Muskaka😱
Going to the Houston show!
I'll never forget reading "Naked" one day, alone at a very busy lunch counter, and I was reading the scene of you on the bus when I laughed so hard Diet Coke came out my nose!
Australia! David is coming to your shores soon. Following the release of his best-selling new book 'Calypso', he's coming to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra! Full details: davidsedaristour.com.au
Brisbane will be my fourth time. I adore my signed copy of Dress your family in corduroy and denim. I love that you complimented me on my " frock". My culottes are ready to rock Brisbane ❤❤
I just have to say that seeing you was one of my bucket list accomplishments. Love your books ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
We’re waiting for you here in Madrid!
Please tag on New Zealand 🇳🇿
Reading Theft by Finding right now. Then rereading everything I read before and everything I have missed. Bravo David Sedaris!
Australia? Why not Montreal 😁
Those pants are the bomb, D.
Jeanne!!! Let’s book it and I will fly home!! ❤️
Leva Mostaghim
Anna
Come to Perth. For God’s sake, we built Elizabeth Quay just to entice you.
But not Perth ☹
Not Perth? ☹️
Can’t seem to book tix for Melbourne
James McLean you might enjoy. He’s odd and funny and dials in on human frailty - totally up our alley!
Come to vancouver!!!!
Emma Johnson shall we go again?
When is he coming to NY?
Sara Herbert will you come with me?
Kitty Fantastic go see him if you can!
Calypso was great!!! so happy to have your voice and observations in my ear. Love the culottes.
Paul Douglas you too!! Soooo funny
Gabrielle Prior
A savant of razor-sharp and sardonic wit, don’t miss your opportunity to spend an evening with one of the world’s pre-eminent humour writers 📖
David Sedaris live at QPAC in 2020 🎙️
Tickets on sale now 👉 atqp.ac/2Zbcpo5
I saw you at Liverpool last year you were amazing. Come back soon
See you soon, David! We are coming to Lawrence KS for your 10/24 reading.
How I love you.
David was fabulous in Reno. He signed by books an I was speechless.
Come back to Pittsburgh! Bossy Boots says so!
I had to miss you in Green Bay. I'm planning to see you in Portland, OR.
A gr8 reason to visit Australia!
I would if he ever came back to Suffolk!
THIS is DEF going on my calendar....so looking forward to it
David Sedaris please come back to Liverpool 🇬🇧
How a out vancouver?
Looking forward to Manchester 2020 - Jean White not too far away