Sedaris

Sedaris is a surname. It is associated with several American writers and performers who have been prominent in humor and television. The best-known bearers are David Sedaris, a humorist and essayist, and Amy Sedaris, an actress, comedian, and writer; both are siblings.

David Sedaris is an American humorist and essayist whose pieces have appeared in The New Yorker and elsewhere. His work has been collected in numerous books, including Me Talk Pretty One Day, Holidays on Ice, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls, and Calypso. His writing is characterized by observational humor, personal anecdotes, and social satire, and he has performed as a reader and commentator on radio and stage.

Amy Sedaris is an American actress, comedian, and writer, known for Strangers with Candy and a range of film and television roles. She has published books and produced projects in comedy and entertainment, and has been involved in various stage and screen appearances. The Sedaris surname has become closely associated with a distinctive voice in contemporary American humor and media through the public profiles of these siblings.