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  • David Sedaris Live at Carnegie Hall

  • By: David Sedaris
  • Narrated by: David Sedaris
  • Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,838 ratings)

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David Sedaris Live at Carnegie Hall

By: David Sedaris
Narrated by: David Sedaris
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Publisher's summary

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
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Editorial reviews

Why we think it's Essential: There is no funnier way to soak in David Sedaris' humor than through his own voice. This stand-up show encompasses the best tales from his many book collections, and, told in David's hilariously deadpan whine, this is the essential Sedaris, for old fans or newbies alike. — Chris Doheny

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)

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Hilarious!!

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

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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!

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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.

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love this guy

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

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hilarious

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

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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!

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Hilarious

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

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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.

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Extreme Caution Urged

Do not, under any circumstances, play this download while driving. I had to pull to the side of the interstate when my eyes teared up from laughing.

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David Sedaris live at Carnegie Hall

great stories and its even better live, he leaves time to laugh out loud. Dutch St Nicholas who travels with six to eight black men and lives in spain is included in this wonderful storytelling.

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