Exaggerated for Your Entertainment

[annundriel]

There 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.

Comments

[juliarchy.livejournal.com]

Ugh, what a wonderful article. Thanks for sharing! Hugh is pretty!

[annundriel.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! When I saw Hugh, I may have had a moment of "Go David!"

I'm looking forward to reading this new book. I think it includes some of the things he read when I saw him in Yakima, so it'll be nice to actually be able to read those.

[juliarchy.livejournal.com]

Yay book icons! I had that same reaction to the picture - I think because David was wearing dumpy jeans and looks short and...well...dumpy. And Hugh looks pretty darn good.

He's doing some book talks in Seattle coming up...Elliot Bay and Third Place. I think also in the Fall. I'll probably catch him then. Yay new books!

[annundriel.livejournal.com]

Yea books! You really need to catch him when he's in Seattle. When I saw him, it was basically non-stop laughter for an hour and a half. I should have stayed and had him sign something, but I didn't. Though Mom ran into one of the women from NWPR the next day at Target and she said that the book signing took forever because David wanted to chat with everyone and had a bag of hotel shampoos and conditioners. He'd begin each conversation with, "Shampoo or conditioner?" and it'd go from there. So while I have several things already signed because I bought them that way, I kind of wish I'd stayed. Except I'd have no idea what to say.

Phew. That was long. :)