David Sedaris
Appearances: 2Shows: 1Latest: Jun 1, 2026
Latest appearance: Jun 1, 2026 on Late Night with Seth Meyers →
David Sedaris is an author and humorist known for his witty essays and personal stories. He is widely recognized for his collections of autobiographical essays and frequent contributions to public radio.
All appearances
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2)
David Sedaris promotes The Land and Its People and explains its rejected title and melancholy cover. He also shares the story behind his false nipple-regeneration claim, discusses his decade-long marriage to Hugh and describes antagonizing Duolingo’s AI chatbot.
Interview
David Sedaris Reveals "Sour" Conversations with Duolingo AI Chatbot
David Sedaris discusses his new book The Land and Its People, including the rejected title about the testicles of an old sparrow in winter and the deliberately melancholy cover. He also recounts accidentally spreading false claims about nipple regeneration, reveals he quietly married Hugh a decade ago and describes provoking a sour Duolingo AI chatbot.
