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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.

28 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader David Sedaris
Writer David Sedaris
Producer Steve Doherty

Broadcasts

  • Tue 18 Jul 2017 18:30
  • Tue 25 Jul 2017 07:30
  • Tue 25 Jul 2017 17:30
  • Tue 25 Jul 2017 22:00
  • Wed 26 Jul 2017 05:30
  • Tue 28 Jul 2020 18:30
  • Tue 4 Aug 2020 07:30
  • Tue 4 Aug 2020 17:30
  • Tue 4 Aug 2020 22:00
  • Wed 5 Aug 2020 05:30
  • Thu 16 Dec 2021 07:00
  • Thu 16 Dec 2021 17:00
  • Fri 17 Dec 2021 05:00
  • Fri 17 Jan 2025 23:00