Recently, I spent some time researching author David Sedaris for a class presentation and because, well, he's pretty damn great. I needed to talk for 15 minutes, so naturally I started trawling the web looking for a video to show in order to eat up some time. This little gem comes from The Late Show with David Letterman:
Short of analyzing Sedaris' unique delivery or the various techniques he utilizes for maximum humor, what interested me most about this video is the blending of genre lines. Shows like The Late Show or The Tonight Show typically feature stand-up comedians, not writers. So what is Sedaris doing here? Where does the distinction between humor writer and humor performer lie? Is there one? If you're a talented enough writer and your delivery is entertaining enough, can you too perform on late-night television, regardless of comedic content?
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