David Sedaris is crankier than ever and wants to dress like he’s in a cult
David Sedaris discusses his latest essay collection, 'The Land and Its People,' which showcases his trademark humor and observations on life. He shares his thoughts on fashion, expressing a desire to wear a full-length robe on his book tour. The book features a variety of experiences, including a visit to the Vatican and reflections on modern culture.
- ▪David Sedaris's new book, 'The Land and Its People,' is set to be released on May 26.
- ▪In the book, he shares experiences such as being bitten by a dog and meeting the Pope.
- ▪Sedaris expresses a fondness for unique clothing, including a papal robe he purchased in Rome.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOpen this photo in gallery:On what to wear on his book tour, Sedaris says: 'I found a full-length robe made of raw linen, and I’m thinking, what if I wore that on tour? I like looking like I’m in a cult.'Anne Fishbein/SuppliedThe Land and Its People is the latest collection of essays from David Sedaris, and it finds the bestselling essayist older, crankier and as sardonically insightful as ever. In the book, out May 26, Sedaris safaris in Kenya and gets bitten by a dog in Portland, Ore. He has an audience with the Pope and gets mistaken for Woody Allen. He airs his grievances about iPad kids, New York scaffolding and people who don’t vote.
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