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Exaggerated for Your Entertainment
Jun. 9th, 2008 12:19 pmThere was an interview with David Sedaris in yesterday's New York Times: What You Read Is What He Is, Sort Of. It addresses the thin line between non-fiction and fiction that he walks, especially now with his new book coming out and all the kerfuffle over James Frey and others.
I've always assumed he exaggerated. And I think his readers in general realize that it's happening. I just feel like there's a difference between his work and the work of others who sell their writing based on the claim that it's reality. Maybe it's the humorous aspect of the writing that makes me feel this way. I don't know. I do know I'm biased though, since I love Sedaris.
And, really, he is basically adorable in person.
I found the interview interesting. Especially since there is a picture of Hugh. I've wondered what he looks like, since Amy shows up a lot and it's easy to picture her, and now I finally know.
I've always assumed he exaggerated. And I think his readers in general realize that it's happening. I just feel like there's a difference between his work and the work of others who sell their writing based on the claim that it's reality. Maybe it's the humorous aspect of the writing that makes me feel this way. I don't know. I do know I'm biased though, since I love Sedaris.
And, really, he is basically adorable in person.
I found the interview interesting. Especially since there is a picture of Hugh. I've wondered what he looks like, since Amy shows up a lot and it's easy to picture her, and now I finally know.
