I've heard of this author for years and just never got around to picking up one of his books. The book is basically a series of unrelated essays, or really more humor columns.
He has a justifiable rep as having a twisted sense of humor and laser-sharp observation of human behavior. A large amount of his wit is reserved for himself, and I can appreciate that, using self-deprecation to amuse myself (and occasionally -- I hope -- others).
Sedaris grew up in middle class America, a nerdy gay man with no ambition. How he developed into a killer writer is anyone's guess but gives you hope for the future of slackers everywhere.
I think I'll look up some more of his stuff, that goofy snarkiness can be addicting.
