David Sedaris

My family isn't really all that different from anyone else's. Well, maybe they're a bit more entertaining.

I tend to show everything I do to my family, to check they won't be offended.

The only real advice you can give anyone is to keep writing.

I haven't got the slightest idea how to change people, but still I keep a long list of prospective candidates just in case I should ever figure it out.

I like listening to books as well, as that way you can iron at the same time.

It's odd the things that people remember. Parents will arrange a birthday party, certain it will stick in your mind forever. You'll have a nice time, then two years later you'll be like, 'There was a pony there? Really? And a clown with one leg?'