"David Sipress, one of the most brilliant cartoonists in the history of The New Yorker, has written a beautiful memoir, equally moving and hilarious. It’s like spending time with the funniest and kindest person you’ve ever met.”

Jan 1, 2022 · In "What's So Funny?" David Sipress regales us with amusing and poignant anecdotes about his childish misdeeds, dysfunctional family, and dream of becoming a cartoonist. While growing up, David felt smothered by his neurotic mother, Estelle, and …

Dec 26, 2013 · To celebrate another year of Sedaris, let's take a look at five of his funniest essays. This classic Sedaris essay is even better post-Christmas. He describes his experience working as an elf at...

I’m going to teach you how to write your own funny top ten list and the tricks to craft your ideas into a tight cohesive package. So it’s humorous to even someone who isn’t familiar with the subject.

Jul 11, 2022 · Do you have to be a comedian or a humorist to execute funny in memoir? We don’t think so—and this episode tackles how humor shows up in the everyday, in universal experiences, and through the journey of looking inward.

David Sipress is the author of What's So Funny? (4.23 avg rating, 334 ratings, 61 reviews, published 2022), It's a Cat's Life (4.42 avg rating, 12 rating...

Apr 5, 2020 · Everyone has been telling me David Sedaris is the most hilarious guy ever and all of his books are incredibly funny. So far I’ve read Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, and Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk.