David Sedaris Live at Carnegie Hall

By: David Sedaris

Narrated by: David Sedaris

If you are driving, pull over. If you are at work, close your door, unless you don't mind your colleagues seeing you doubled over, in tears, on your office floor. With this recording, taped before a delirious sold out audience at Carnegie Hall, you are there as David Sedaris performs new stories from his upcoming book. A parrot who mimics an ice maker, lovers quarreling over a rubber hand, and a Santa Claus who moonlights from his job as bishop of Turkey, the cast of characters in these stories is like no other. This new work will appeal to David's loyal fans as well as admirers of the classic comedy albums of George Carlin, Bill Cosby, and Steve Martin.

Recorded live on October 22, 2002, in New York City.

©2003 David Sedaris (P)2003 Time Warner AudioBooks

Critic reviews

• Audie Award Winner, Humor, 2004

"Sedaris's material (Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day) is never funnier than when he's reading it himself." (AudioFile)
"David Sedaris Live at Carnegie Hall is a rollicking comedic masterpiece...this recording will deservedly take its rightful place among the best comedy albums of our time." (AudiobooksTODAY.com)
"As uproarious as Sedaris is on the page, he's even funnier reading his wickedly jaundiced reflections. With brilliant deadpan timing, Sedaris is a charm." (Publishers Weekly)

hilarious

my introduction to David sedaris.....it was laugh out loud funny. great way to start the day.

Laughing out loud

I never fail to feel better and actually laugh out loud, no matter what my mood, after listening to David Sedaris. It's not just his voice - a pleasant monotone with a slightly nasal New York accent. It's not just his delivery - a slightly sarcastic, mocking, yet self deprecating and appreciative look at his merry band of unusual yet loveable family, friends and acquaintances. It is mostly his ability to help us laugh (out loud!) at ourselves, reflecting back to us the realization that we and our own families, friends and acquaintances are just crazy, funny, unusual and loveable. Thank you David!

Hilarious

I love David’s writing but listening to him tell his stories is way better! His delivery is just comedic perfection!

You WILL laugh out loud

The only cautionary tale I have is if you happen to listed to this while driving...because you WILL laugh at his essays. He is a total riot. I have loved everything I've even read/heard by him.

Hilarious!!

The only problem is it is too short! I didnt want it to end!

David Sedaris is a Fantastic Live

I'm a fan of Davis Sedaris, but I didn't truly fall in love with his work until I heard his live performance of it. His stories come alive with his inflection and nuance. I highly recommend both this reading of his stories AND seeing him live.

love this guy

so funny. timing is impeccable. love the way he shares his life with the world.

Great recording

It's as if you're at the performance. Complete with applause and questions from the audience. Sedaris is the only one who should ever read his work!

Don't drive while listening to this book

There were times we were laughing so hard that we couldn't breathe or see. Watch your driving.

Bring an Extra Pair of Pants

David Sedaris is a top notch comedian and a master of comic timing. This is actually my first exposure to his work even though I have heard much talk of how excellent it is. Midway through this audio book I realized I am addicted and began downloading "Me Talk Pretty One Day".