David Sedaris on Letterman

[Tsujanryo]

A cousin of the "Geek-Leak" heheheh.

Or is it?

This is may be much older than that; uploaded in 2006 so it may be an ancestor. :)

[pookievision]

118 people own a Stadium Pal !!

[SJYNYC]

I " man crush" on him.

[spacecowboynj]

I suppose I should not be surprised that in this day and age a new paradigm of comedian - the effeminate, gay scatological UNFUNNY comedian - should be popular with many.

You want comedy, listen to Carlin. Start on entering "Carlin on Global Warming." Watch that and take it from there. This is pap.

[Jalanorian]

@spacecowboynj I find it interesting that you make this overarching conclusion on modern society based on your own comedy preferences - and insulting Sedaris because of his looks, etc, is just idiocy.

I know for a fact that his work is funny, to me, because I was introduced to him in writing, not through these readings - this introduction is free of influence from him being "effeminate, gay".

Do NOT talk shit about "this day and age" just because you like a different type of comedy.

[DaGingaNinja97]

@spacecowboynj Favorite comedians (In no specific order) Daniel Tosh, Gabriel Iglesias, David Sedaris, Dane Cook, Charlie Sheen and Larry the cable guy.

[marylhere]

I laugh every time I here this....save on prozac

[Yrpei]

Amazing display of talent

[sgtpepr65]

No mfortune01. This is what intelligent people find funny.

[starius1154]

I bet he's wearing one during this speech.

[mfortune01]

So this is what old people think is funny?

[fishman017]

@mfortune01 dude, maybe you missed the boat, but David Sedaris offers extremely interesting and intelligent humor. If you prefer Tyler Perry and Family Guy, look elsewhere. And if you are illiterate, perhaps a satirical essayist is not your cup of tea. But if you enjoy actual comedy, Sedaris is your man.

[TheElijbet]

Yes. Anybody old enough to have a drivers' license does.

[32dgrayman]

i think it makes it so much funnier that he's stone-faced the whole time.

[snoozer998]

If you put all his qualities together (hilarious, shy, adorable, and slightly insecure about his work), I bet he gets hit on all the time.

[SHIFThoustonTX]

i actually met him and i was so insanely happy haha

[doctorkazoo]

What a sick vulgar idiot.

[irishcorndog18]

I had to watch this for my Literary Non-Fiction class. Best. Assignment. Ever.

[RabbidSquirrel556]

I love the way he delivers!

[Blisslyke]

whoshavedmymulletdotcom is my blog. I'm like a white trash female version of David. I feel his pain as he is from the south. :P

[CH3BURASHKA]

Reading his books is nothing compared to hearing him read them.

[haimstelken]

He looks exactly like Jeremy Brett the actor who does sherlock holmes in the old series!!!

[fendertele1988]

I dont know what it is, but i get goosebumps when I hear his stories. He's chillingly "real life." He writes exactly how he thinks, and that is an extraordinarily rare ability.

[kevinskogg]

Check out the blog "Stuff White People Like" entry #25. Let me tell you the letterman audience didn't let me down although they should be watching COCO. The comment by Viva LaValadi is such a perfect archetype for the person described on that blog I can't believe it isn't a plot. BTW V la V what is your favorite Vivaldi piece?

[SethHesio]

Anyone else think he sounds a little like Truman Capote?

[zawlinmoe]

this is what edgy comedy would be for my grandmother

[funch357]

Wow a READING on Letterman. That's gotta be a first.

[MegaBrownsauce]

Just found our about this guy via radio 4 he is the most funny writer I've ever come across I was quite literraly crying with laughter at his stories xxxxx

[19chubbyisoo91]

OMG as soon as he started reading I shouted: i READ THIS IS "WHEN YOU ARE ENGULFED IN FLAMES"!!!!!!

[TheMightyKinkle]

he has a funny voice

[TheWhyRemember]

no reason arrest . newsvine . com 

[project404]

Wonderful - but even better on the radio when you can just listen to the stories without distraction.

[WConn100]

Sports fans, truck drivers and anyone else who's tired of looking for a bathroom. Hey David, you left out another important group. 'GLIDER PILOTS.' Great stuff.

[cookingwithsuzyduzy]

He inspired me to write. See Cooking with Suzy Duzy on blogspot

[DYLANTHOMASthePOET]

WELCOME DAVID SEDARIS on RADIO 4 in the UK we love him.

[CainMeadows]

lol This guy is such a bitch

[Karinekrenn]

haven't watched this in ages. Still so funny !

[SoBeIt1454]

You just gotta love David sedaris! Best. Author. Ever.

[DoctorComics]

i am here because Artie Lange mentioned your name..

[cfiidan]

I wish that too many negative comments wouldn't remove a person's post. Now it is only left to my imagination to conjure up how pathetic this steveconn really is... It should be more than just left up as a post, it should be circulated to highlight how narrow minded this person and society alike can actually be...

[stripysocks7]

@cfiidan It's just all the way back on page 8. And yeah, it's pretty fucking pathetic and narrow-minded.

[lindalealphamale]

If you like Sederis, you'll also like Rich Ochoa's "One Way Ticket to Anywhere". His story of being caught with his step-father's porn so funny. I got the book on Amazon.com

[nunobettencourtrockz]

Hilarious



[reeseticles]

@steveconn Are you the infamous "Scumbag Steve"?!?

[MyOwnGuitarHero]

Too bad they don't make Stadium Pals for women; every time I read or listen to Sedaris I almost piss myself

[jav100]

@MyOwnGuitarHero They make them for women too - Search Stadium Pal Infomerical on youtube

[zim831]

@MyOwnGuitarHero I actually heard the manufacturers later came out with the "Stadium Gal," might be worth looking into

[lukeallyn]

He's brilliant

[VivaLaVivaldi]

I love this man. He is adorable, bizarre, and nothing short of brilliant.

[pwinks84]

110 people have bought this external catheter and were offended...lol

[extremelybusy123]

@pwinks84 funny

[bueterfulbaby]

RE: @steveconn Dear SteveConn... I suppose that you don't know that it has been researched and found to be true that the most virulent anti gays the real gay bashers and beaters are unsure of their own sexuality. So what is it Steve...? Hiding a little secret from the rest of us? Hmmmm? There is nothing wrong with being gay Steve. Just come out of the closet and live your life. Perhaps then you will find someone to love you.

[sassizzle1]

@bueterfulbaby telling him hes gay and no one loves him is only promoting the stereotype that men are gay because no one loves them.

[ILikeTrafficLightss]

Recently discovered this guy... bought When You Are Engulfed in Flames. Loveddd it, and a week later, bought Naked, Me Talk Pretty, and Dress Your Family. Great investment <3

[mkl62]

David Sedaris will be appearing tomorrow (January 9) on CBS Sunday Morning.

[YouCantDeleteDenzelL]

Sedaris is the best author ever. I love his rants/essays/stories. My teacher kept looking up at me this week while I was reading When You Are Engulfed In Flames because I was laughing so hard.

[colbert4pres08]

@YouCantDeleteDenzelL I LOVE that book! He's so awesome! I got to see him read live once, I want to do it again SO bad!

[superdave308]

I read Me Talk Pretty on a flight to Phoenix and it had me crying I was laughing so hard. Everyone on the flight wanted the name of the book, and couldnt believe it could be so funny. I hope every one of them enjoyed it as much as I did.

[oleggirl]

I love David Sedaris!! I've read all his books and am just now discovering his TV pieces...God, he makes me laugh 'til I cry (or, in the case of some his stories---he makes me cry 'til I.... cry....and realize.)

[TriiangleJellyfiish]

People should really just shut up and enjoy his work if you dont like him too bad

[djhaplo]

Almost 900 comments and no one else has pointed out the error he makes? The company DOES make the same product for women. It's called the Stadium Gal instead.

[grungefreak10]

My has had his books autographed on several occasions. They are on a first name basis.

[doctorpsycho1960]

I used to assist hospitalized men with the medical version of this device.

I'm not sure what he means by a "self-adhesive condom" -- what i used was a loose-fitting condom held in place with tapes.

If you stick the thing on right, it really, REALLY shouldn't rip your penis skin off.

[oliversenord]

Jonathan Ross is so so much better than this guys, he just has a laugh and can connect with Celebrities so much that he can ask akward or outrageous questions.

[mamawray]

"Freedom leg bag." Love it!

[mamawray]

"both disgusting and cost-effective." Love it!

[TheGrayDawn]

Blood feud: David Sedaris vs. Zach Galifianakis. Zach wins.

[briitaanee]

@TheGrayDawn David wins. Hands down. No questions asked.

[averyellis]

Incredible talent, voice and content. And a flawless delivery. Wish I could see him live.

[traindawg]

Anyone who dislikes this video must have stock in Stadium Pal.

[mkworkman]

"Is it masculine? Yes. And proudly so!" ~David Sedaris

Just in time for the holidays! [Stadium Pal]

stadiumpal [dot] com/what-makes-it-work.htm

[SantaMOD]

3:39

Anyone else get the joke?

[hayleyjane42]

Hahahaha, I love him so much.

[jasondavid]

I LOVE him!!! I was at a book signing today and he wrote, "Let's throw light bulbs into rivers of warm semen together. -David Sedaris" If you guys ever get a chance to go to one of his book readings and signings, GO! He spends time with everyone....there were about 900 ppl at this particular signing too.

[rotolo]

fucker caught me on the exhale hahaha

[Crzyolfrt]

One of my all-time Sedaris' favorites.

[Only1MJP]

I'm meeting him on Tuesday and I CAN'T WAIT!

[averyellis]

@Only1MJP How'd it go?

[BarfFromSpaceballs]

He actually makes piss jokes funny and non-childish. That, in itself, is a hilarious miracle.

[PigfartsAlumni]

I remember reading this essay... <3

[pinkvolcomshirt]

can you imagine thanksgiving dinner with david and amy? best family dinner ever!

[poeticjournalism]

sedaris haters can suck it. him and amy are awesome :)

[steveconn]

@WhiteDraenei

Well, he's full-out gay, on record, but genius? More like lightweight Truman Capote.

[ambskater97]

@steveconn homophobic douche rag

[steveconn]

@ambskater97

Doesn't make Sedaris any less mediocre.

[bueterfulbaby]

@ambskater97 Dear ambskater... does amb stand for sexually ambiguous? I think it miiiiight! Don't be embarrassed dear there is nothing wrong with being gay. Life is confusing sometimes. Come out of the closet and you will be much happier.

See my note to steveconn.

[FreaketteTV]

@steveconn e.e lmfao homophobic flamer.

Nice to see sedaris is out there on talk shows and whatever and you...

well, you must enjoy your mom's basement, right? :)

[steveconn]

@FreaketteTV Nah, your mom's bedroom is good enough for me, thanks.

[steveconn]

Sedaris is okay, but way overrated. There's a bitchy faggy nastiness to alot of the work.

[carrotjuse]

@steveconn It fits perfectly into our bitchy, faggy, nasty popular culture.

[steveconn]

@carrotjuse

No, just the bitchy fags in it.

[carrotjuse]

@steveconn Dayum! I didnt know Letterman and his entire audience were bitchy fags! Even the women? Who knew?

Grow up.

[9182736458481]

@steveconn fuck you

[steveconn]

@9182736458481

Stalker

[carrotjuse]

@steveconn Grow up.

[steveconn]

@carrotjuse Sedaris still overrated.

[valdezx]

@steveconn you must have a fantastic life

[steveconn]

@valdezx Sedaris still overrated.

[carrotjuse]

@steveconn  I'll notify the New York Times immediately!

[jimmybilbo]

@steveconn I think steveconn doth protest too much. Anyone whining this much about a gay comedian is closeted and/or secretly gets his ass pounded at truck stops.

[steveconn]

@jimmybilbo Projecting your secret fantasies onto me isn't going to make Sedaris' humor any less lukewarm or smarmy.

[MxChicka199]

@steveconn if you dislike him so much, why spend your time watching videos with him in them? Instead of insulting everyone, why don't you evaluate your own level of intelligence.

[steveconn]

@MxChicka199 I don't spend my time watching his videos; I spend it responding to uppity dipshits such as yourself.

[MxChicka199]

@steveconn haha, another pathetic use of time.  I'm not planning on responding to you anymore after this since I have better things to do (which you clearly do not), but wow. I think we could be great friends in real life.

[emmers57]

The man is brilliant!

[WFSF777]

One hundred and four people are not people.

[righthandofdoom77]

I haven't seen this in years, we don't get letterman in England anymore.

[hojima]

Jesus I fucking love sedaris. I expected him to be a bit older, but hes fucking good looking too. (plus, his voice is gold)

[psymaster1234]

I loved his essay, My home Continent of Africa, that was soooo funny.

[thejackal5150]

104 people missed the like button.

[TheodorBjork]

This can't be THAT old, yet he looks so young here...

[soujo2006]

I love David Sedaris. I'm disappointed though that his readings always LOOK like a suited accountant giving a presentation at a company conference.

[longbow959]

w(x3)(dot)rstwix2(dot)tk

[lotusfae]

Seeing him tonight! :D

[dedparakeet]

The man is brilliant.

[Xposurephoto]

David Sedaris is the BEST!

[Japanzor]

david sedaris is so messed up

[JimCimEntertainment]

Brilliant writer, and that whole family is nuts. The stories his sister Amy tells about growing up are just unbelievable, and yet they are all true.

[jaibhakti]

Hahahaha....only David Sedaris...!

What a genius!

[solredoc]

he's a great actor too....I love his books.

[REDsguitarplayaishot]

SEDARIS IS THE GREATEST!!!

[zeekyblahIV]

I heard this on NPR and laughed my ass off. especially when he described the removal as "what, in certain cultures, is known as a bris."

[aaftabj]

Not bad... not his best, but I suppose it had to be suitable for tv.

[jklsd]

With his funny voice and great wit, this guy is a comical genius. 101 people clicked the dislike button and proved that they have no comedic taste.

[jelpen2013]

101 people obviously have no idea what real humor is.

[GoodnightAmy]

@jelpen2013 @jklsd I disliked this just to spite comments like these.

[1mvvm1]

Sedaris is a modern genius!

[princessdaleeee]

I seriously now have a headache from laughing so hard.

[yits051]

its so funny when he tries to hide his laughing. you can tell he probably gets just as much joy out of his own writing as any other reader

[klove1332]

still love this and all of his books.

[brucesv912]

Freaking love david sedaris..........me talk pretty one day was great and i just read one of his book that was a collection of essays about the holidays, forgot the name but it was so funny.

[splendidcurves]

@brucesv912 Holidays On Ice

[benaiah74]

Meh. I must not be hipster enough to get this. Kind of funny, but doesn't deserve the hype.

[plantguy666]

If you like this one, read "you can't kill the rooster", about his younger brother. you will need a stadium pal in order not to piss yourself laughing.

[MarleyMe95]

@plantguy666 AH! That one is my favorite.

[schrambler]

hey sports fans don't miss out on the action

[pdTHOR]

I love David Sedaris.

[TheWizspace]

i dont think hes funny!!!!

but I read his books and i take em seriously...

i really like his books!!!

i think its fun to know stuff about the author...



[greff]

We found David Sedaris about six months ago. He sure helps on long trips to and from Long Beach.

[pewterbot9]

@greff Along with Stadium Pal no doubt. :P

[chifour66]

I have read everything he's ever published. I love his humor.

[rxsue1]

Pure genius! Saw him on tour as well--want a good evening out--go see him!

[my2livers]

This one is so funny that I actually wet my pants while trying to watch it. I didn't want to run to the bathroom lest I miss part of David's reading. I needed a Stadium Pal myself!

[GylosMistress]

he's so cute. both in attractiveness and manner.

[moogamax]

This guy kills me!

[av8rkirk]

He is funny as hell !!

[Doggieman1111]

That was surprisingly hilarious. At first I was like "He's just going to stand there and talk?" but it was funny as hell.

[jagemobe]

Wow! He does sound like a bitch.

[thear675]

@jagemobe does that make him less funny?

[jagemobe]

@thear675 It certainly doesn't make him moreso. I tend to like the humor of the Negroes, generally, anyway. More my speed.

[ouggnoy]

this guy's brilliant. But in his books, he talks only about his past drug problems and struggles looking for jobs.

[supierority73]

@ouggnoy This essays one of his books.... I think its Me Talk Pretty One Day? Either that or its in When You Are Engulfed in Flames... But he just talks about his life experiences quite a few of which are drugs and looking for jobs haha, but still, I'd say he talks about many more things than that.

[AsASymbol]

@supierority73 It was Engulfed in Flames. :)

[AsASymbol]

@ouggnoy This was in one of his books.

[suppdanicali]

my english class listened to this once :)

[arrrival]

@suppdanicali As if you got to listen to Sedaris!

[suppdanicali]

@arrrival we did! it was awesome, haha

[thear675]

@suppdanicali ...mine too

[GregMcMahan]

... piping hot, 32oz bag of urine...

my favorite line!

[theshadow0425]

I would imagine most of the viewers on here didn't get the satire =/

[Katio888]

what a great writer. we discussed him in my magazine writing college class. I fell in love with his work after reading the Santaland Diaries...but i'm quickly finding that most of his essays are amazing! {and funny!}

[whiteinkpen]

DAVID SEDARIS <3333333

[cali2ga]

which essay is this???????????????

[mercy35687]

@cali2ga This is from When You Are Engulfed In Flames. The essay is called 'Buddy, Can You Spare a Tie?' but he is only reading a little part of it.

[noapologiesnoregrets]

loved reading it. love hearing it. love him. kinda.