David Sedaris, on his mother's lung cancer.

Writer David Sedaris on an unwelcome surprise in a toilet — a turd.

David Sedaris play, with Toby Wherry and Penelope Boyer.

A Christmas radio play by David Sedaris and the Pinetree Gang.

David Sedaris continues his story.

Author David Sedaris on cell phone usage in restrooms.

David Sedaris reads from his story "Naked." (21 minutes)

David Sedaris reads this story. A high-powered theater critic applies his critical skills to the Christmas pageants at local elementary schools.

Contributor David Sedaris uncovers a disturbing and hidden trend that's taking place where small-minded people collide with big retail stores.

A fable about being a crybaby, from David Sedaris' new book of animal fables, Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk.

David Sedaris recounts his shameful career as a performance artist. Recorded before a live audience by KUOW Seattle.

David Sedaris reads a new story about what "they" do at Christmas. And by "they" of course, we mean the Dutch.

Writer David Sedaris tells of the giddiness he felt when he purchased a taxidermy's turkey head— attached to its foot.

Contributor David Sedaris tells a story about discovering the possibilities—and pitfalls—of travel by hitchhiking.

Writer David Sedaris tells of the giddiness he felt when he purchased a taxidermy turkey head — attached to its foot.

David Sedaris reads his story of getting the drama bug.

The story of a book that changed a family's life, but only temporarily and not for the better. David Sedaris describes what happens when he finds a dirty book in the woods and shares it with his sisters.

One Halloween, David Sedaris decided to skip all the fake monsters and ghosts and zombies and visit the real thing:  dead people.  In a morgue.  David’s latest book is “Calypso.” (14 minutes)

A story by David Sedaris about what happens when natural enemies meet, in an Alcoholics Anonymous program, in prison. This story appears in David's collection of animal fables Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk.

Writer David Sedaris remembers the days his mother and sister played armchair detective, and the odd crime wave that hit their own home. This story, titled "True Detective," appears in David's book Naked.

David Sedaris reads his new fable about a squirrel, a chipmunk, and a love that could never be. He's the author of many books, including Dress Your Family in Cordoroy and Denim.

David Sedaris wishes he could take back a wish. He's the author of Me Talk Pretty One Day and other books.

A story from David Sedaris about how the movie The End of the Affair almost ended his relationship. He argues that being in love sometimes means not saying what's going through your head.

David Sedaris outlines an experiment he conducted with fluids and a tube and a bag. The result: The Stadium Pal.