Sedaris was awesome to meet (at a book signing). He told me a wild, juicy secret story!

…s authors being kind, reminded me of David Sedaris’s vow, which he wrote about in Santaland Diaries. As a still struggling writer, Sedaris was excited to meet a long-admired children’s book author at a book signing, only to discover when he reached the front of the line, the author was dismissive and rude. Sedaris decided if he ever became famous he would never do that. And as far as I know, he’s kept his promise. While on my own book tour, I have never forgotten thos…
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Sedaris was awesome to meet (at a book signing). He told me a wild, juicy secret story!
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Written by Michelle Teheux
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Lover of literature. Former newspaper editor. Fascinated by everything. Contact: michelleteheux@gmail.com. To buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/michelleteheux
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