How much is David Sedaris worth?
| Net Worth: | $10 Million |
|---|---|
| Profession: | Professional Author |
| Date of Birth: | December 26, 1956 |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Height: | 1.65 m |
About David Sedaris
David Raymond Sedaris, an American humorist, comedian, author, and radio contributor, was born on December 26, 1956. His estimated net worth is $10 million. David Sedaris was born in Binghamton, New York, but when he was a little child, his family moved to Raleigh, North Carolina. In both his writings and comedic pieces, he frequently mentions his life in Raleigh. Sedaris was the second of Lou and Sharon Sedaris’s six children. The well-known comedian Amy Sedaris is also his sister.
Sedaris attended Kent State University and Western Carolina University before leaving in 1977. He subsequently relocated to Chicago, where he earned his degree in 1987 from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
In the early 1990s, Sedaris was reading from his journal at a comedy club in Chicago when radio presenter Ira Glass overheard him. Glass invited Sedaris to participate in his recurring weekly radio show, The Wild Room. His popularity on The Wild Room led to a December 1992 visit on Morning Edition of National Public Radio. In his essay “Santaland Diaries,” Sedaris discussed his experiences working as an elf at Macy’s over the holiday season. Due to the popularity of this piece, Sedaris received an invitation for a monthly appearance on NPR and a two-book contract with Little, Brown. Sedaris continued to make frequent appearances on NPR through Glass’ once-weekly, one-hour show This American Life, which debuted in 1995.
Sedaris’ Writing & Books
For his nonfiction pieces and short stories, Sedaris is best recognized. He has written individual articles in publications like The New Yorker and Esquire in addition to his collections.
Books by Sedaris:
Sedaris’ debut book, Barrel Fever (1994), was a collection of stories and essays.
Several of the writings in David Sedaris’ 1997 book of autobiographical essays, Naked, are about his upbringing.
Holidays on Ice (1997, re-released with new content in 2008)
- The article that made Sedaris famous, “Santaland Diaries,” was included in the collection Holidays on Ice. The collection consists of a mixture of fiction and personal essays that are all seasonal in nature.
Me Talk Pretty One Day (2000), which Sedaris wrote while he was a resident of France, recounts his speech impediment as a child and examines language usage in general.
The 2004 book Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim is another collection of articles written in the beloved Sedaris style.
Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules (editor, 2005) A selection of Seadris’ favorite short stories by writers like Tobias Wolff and Flannery O’Connor are included in this book.
When You Are Engulfed in Flames (2008) In this collection of autobiographical writings, he shares tales from his youth and post-fame adulthood, as well as one about his adult attempt to give up smoking.
In Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary (2010), animal fables are used to satirize contemporary life.
(2013) – Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls Six satirical monologues in which Sedaris assumes the voices of different characters are also included in this collection of nonfiction articles.
As “The Talent Family,” Sedaris has also co-written a number of plays with his sister Amy, including Stump the Host, Stitches, One Woman Shoe, Incident at Cobbler’s Knob, and The Book of Liz.
Individual Life
Hugh Hamrick, David Sedaris’ longterm partner, and the author reside in West Sussex, England. He enjoys keeping things tidy and as a pastime picks up trash from the side of the road in West Sussex. Sedaris’ agent manages his Facebook page and online presence because Sedaris dislikes utilizing modern technologies.
Radio and audio
Popular Sedaris-narrated audiobooks of his novels are available. For Best Spoken Word Album, the recording of Dress Your Family in Cordoroy and Denim received a Grammy nomination. Sedaris’ Live at Carnegie Hall recording was nominated for a Grammy Award in the same year for Best Comedy Album.
Sedaris is still making radio appearances, including two essay series for BBC Radio.
Sedaris performs live comedy performances in addition to his appearances on Comedy Central and various late-night comedy programs.
Do I Sound Gay?
He took part in David Thorpe’s documentary “Do I Sound Gay?” which was released in 2014 and explores the myths surrounding gay men’s speech. Later, he and his sister Amy made an appearance as special guest judges on RuPaul’s Drag Race season 8, episode 8. He additionally made a guest appearance in the episode of FishCenter Live on Adult Swim. Sedaris was chosen to join the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2019. David Sedaris’ net worth is projected to reach $10 million as of 2023.
