Night Out Sedaris Style

Lately I've felt lucky to find any time to really enjoy myself. That's why Tuesday night turned out to be so special.

John had bought tickets for us to see David Sedaris months ago and I had been counting the days until the big event. We rode the train into the city and then ate dinner at an Irish pub called Fado where we relaxed with a few specialty beers...

Mine was the tall glass. Like I said, it's been a busy couple of weeks. 

We then walked a few blocks to the Academy of Music where the reading was being held. It's a beautiful theatre and I was glad to get a chance to be inside. This was how close we sat.

David of course was hilarious. It was my second time seeing him and John's first and he did not disappoint. He read all new work that kept us laughing throughout and afterward announced that the signing would be held at the Radisson hotel a few blocks away as the venue was too small to accommodate the line of fans. Knowing this would be a long night if we didn't get there stat, John and I fast walked our way to the hotel and up the elevator to the Grand Ballroom where hor'dourves were served along with coffee and other drinks for our waiting pleasure. It was the most elaborate book signing I've ever been to.

We were lucky to get to be about the 20th person in line but since David speaks to all his fans once they get up to see him, it took a little over an hour to get to the table. Dizzy from a long day and a strong beer, not to mention nervous, I smiled shyly as he asked what I did for a living and if I was married, how long, how I met my husband, etc. When I told him the answers he replied kindly and comically and then proceeded to scribble in my book. I thanked him a million times and then walked away. We read the inscription in the elevator...

I will cherish it always.