• Amy Sedaris is a comic actress and writer known both for role as Jerri Blank in the television show and subsequent film Strangers with Candy and as the author of hospitality book I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence.

  In October 2008, Sedaris signed a deal with Fox to create her own sitcom with writing partner Paul Dinello. The pilot will be produced by David Letterman's production company.Reuters: Comedian Amy Sedaris Sitcom (October 14, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: March 29, 1961
  2. Birthplace: Endicott, New York
  3. TV and film role: Jerri Blank, Strangers with Candy
  4. Frequent guest on Late Show with David Letterman
  5. Younger sister of David Sedaris

• Sedaris as Performer

  Sedaris began her career as a member of the Chicago-based Second City theater troupe. It was there that she met longtime collaborators Paul Dinello and Stephen Colbert. The three starred in and wrote for the short-lived sketch comedy program Exit 57. Their next project together, Strangers with Candy, would bring Sedaris both critical and cult success. The show was eventually turned into a feature-length film.

• Sedaris as Author

  Sedaris is the co-author of the book Wigfield: The Can Do Town That Just May No!, which also toured as a theatrical production with Dinello and Colbert. She penned a monthly advice column for the periodical The Believer and eventually released the aforementioned hospitality book, which capitalized on her professed love of baking and crafts.

  Sedaris is best-selling author David Sedaris' sister. The two have collaborated on several plays together, including The Book of Liz, under the name "The Talent Family".

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