Dec 25th, 2008 · Crumpet the Elf is back for another Morning Edition Christmas. Crumpet is the not-so-secret identity of humorist David Sedaris, who was once a department store elf at Macy's. He wrote about the experience in his memoir The Santaland Diaries.
Dec 24th, 2007 · Crumpet the Elf is back for another holiday visit. Crumpet, better known as writer David Sedaris, at one time worked as a department store elf at Macy's. Sedaris first read from his Santaland Diaries about his experiences as one of Santa's more reluctant helpers 15 years ago. That reading launched his career as a novelist, playwright and humorist.
Dec 23rd, 2005 · The life of David Sedaris took an unexpected, and not entirely unwelcome, turn when his "Santaland Diaries" were first broadcast on Morning Edition in 1992. We reprise his story of holiday cheer.
Nov 22nd, 2005 · Satirist David Sedaris first won national recognition for his talent after reading from his "Santaland Diaries" on NPR in 1992. Sedaris is now a best-selling author of satirical and witty books.
Dec 24th, 2004 · Twelve years ago, humorist David Sedaris recounted his experiences as Crumpet the Macy's department store elf on Morning Edition. We rebroadcast Sedaris' reading from his Santaland Diaries.