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Suitable for Framing; Diary Extracts

Episode 3 of 6

The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller shares Suitable for Framing and extracts from his diaries. From 2017

The globetrotting, trash-picking, aisle-rolling storyteller shares more words of wit and wisdom:

* Suitable For Framing - a story about the significance of art in David's childhood family home -

* Additional extracts from David's book Theft By Finding, a compilation of diary entries from 1977-2002.

With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, David Sedaris has become one of America's pre-eminent humour writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that he is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.

David Sedaris's first book, Barrel Fever (1994), which included The SantaLand Diaries. was a critical and commercial success, as were his follow-up efforts, Naked (1997), Holidays on Ice (1997) and Me Talk Pretty One Day (2000). He became known for his bitingly funny recollections of his youth, family life and travels, making semi-celebrities out of his parents and siblings.

David Sedaris has been nominated for three Grammy Awards for Best Spoken Word and Best Comedy Album. A feature film adaptation of his story C.O.G. was released after a premier at the Sundance Film Festival (2013). He has been a contributor to 成人快手 Radio 4 since 1996.

Producer: Steve Doherty

A Giddy Goat production for 成人快手 Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2017.

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Reader David Sedaris
Writer David Sedaris
Producer Steve Doherty

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