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“The humor section is the last place an author wants to be. They put your stuff next to collections of Cathy cartoons.”

David Sedaris · Humor

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David Sedaris

When I look at a lot of older stuff that I've written, I think one sign of amateur humor writing is when you see people trying too hard.

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David Sedaris

I haven't got the slightest idea how to change people, but still I keep a long list of prospective candidates just in case I should ever figure it out.

Change

David Sedaris

Also, I used to think that one day I might get someone to iron my shirts, but the truth is I really like doing them myself.

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David Sedaris

What other people call dark and despairing, I call funny.

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