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David Sedaris

David Sedaris the author of such works as ME TALK PRETTY ONE DAY and HOLIDAYS ON ICE. His wit, self-deprecating humor and mockery of social conventions are but the few delightful treats you'll find in his work. The true heart of Sedaris seeps through in his oddly endearing tales of self, family and loves. Sedaris is quite possibly one of the greatest writers of our time.
My sister and I pulled a David Sedaris last night when we scrubbed the calcium residue off our parents' shower then proceeded to rearrange their furniture while they were asleep.
David Sedaris by momentous January 12, 2005
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david sedaris

my favorite author in the entire world -- not one of his books will fail to make you laugh, and the funniest of the lot is "Me Talk Pretty One Day"

if you haven't read his stuff, you have to.

Other works include:
barrel fever
holidays on ice
naked
dress your family is corduroy and denim
"i read 'Me Talk Pretty One Day' yesterday!"
"Oh, was it good?"
"I almost wet myself"
david sedaris by Page June 2, 2005

david sedaris

God.

Evevryone should read his books, they'll change your life.
Me and my aunt talked for hours about david sedaris and how she didn't want to go see him because she'd have to fight every gay person in san francisco to get a parking space
david sedaris by Quetzalli Martinez February 24, 2005
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A girl who does ballet and only talks about ballet. Her schedule is filled with dance classes which does not allow her to do any other activity.
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"Yeah, she's kind of annoying. All she ever talks about it ballet."

"Wow, what a Bunhead."

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Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
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