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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Naked

Book • 1997
Published in 1997, 'Naked' is a collection of 17 essays that delve into David Sedaris's life, including his childhood in the suburbs of Raleigh, North Carolina, his college years, and his later experiences.

The book is known for its wit, dark humor, and irreverent handling of tragic events, such as the death of his mother.

Sedaris's essays often focus on his family, his Greek heritage, his homosexuality, and various jobs and travels.

The book is acclaimed for its honest and humorous portrayal of Sedaris's life, although some readers have noted the underlying themes of self-esteem and family dynamics.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

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Neil Pasricha
as a book that helped him become a better writer.
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Chapter 18: David Sedaris on holding happiness hostage and healing holes in our hearts
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Dax Shepard
listing notable earlier books by
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David Sedaris
at the start of the episode.
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David Sedaris #6
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Dave Eggers
in discussing the phenomenon of literary readings and Sedaris's influence on public readings and humor writing.
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Dave Eggers (writer and publisher)
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Carter Young Altman
as inspiration for a collection, referencing the 90s film.
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The Carter Young Altman Interview with Throwing Fits
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Chelsea Handler
as one of the first books by David Sedaris she read and enjoyed.
Ep 266: Chelsea Handler
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Mike Birbiglia
as a seminal figure in his creative process.
155. David Sedaris Returns: A Creative’s Dream and a Fact Checker’s Nightmare
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Bari Weiss
as one of
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David Sedaris
's many best-selling books.
A Holiday Treat with David Sedaris!
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Andy Ward
as the book he was reading when he first thought of contacting David Sedaris for an Esquire assignment.
Deep Dive with Andy Ward on Great Coaching
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Bari Weiss
as some of her favorite books by the author.
David Sedaris: Punching Down
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Sam Fragoso
as one of his favorite books written by
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David Sedaris
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David Sedaris: A Life On and Off the Page

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