To those of you who are familiar with Amy Sedaris, please join us in excited squealing. To those of you that haven’t yet had the pleasure, The Storque is ecstatic to introduce the hilarious crafty lady known as Amy Sedaris, aka Jerri Blank. Amy is best known for her cult television series Strangers with Candy, her affinity for rabbits and fake food, her hit crafty hostessing book, I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence, and her wickedly unique sense of humor (and voice!) that gets inside your head and just never leaves.
The Storque is SO EXCITED to give you this special interview with Amy. But first, here’s a little video introduction, where Amy appeared on Todd Oldham’s (her bff) television show, Handmade Modern. (They decoupage tables!)
Without further ado, here’s Amy!
How do you, Amy Sedaris, set the mood for entertaining at a party?
Lighting helps me in this situation, as well as music, and the pill I just swallowed.
What is your favorite childhood memory?
One of my favorites was getting my best friend to load up my lunch box with candy. Her father was a candy distributor, so there was a huge closet full of candy in the house.
What is your favorite holiday tradition?
I enjoy all the holidays. I like having something around to keep me in the spirit. Halloween I get a pumpkin, Christmas I put up a tree and I will dye eggs at Easter. You know, the usual.
Do you go back to North Carolina for the holidays? Do you consider yourself a Southern Belle?
I consider myself a New Yorker when I’m in N.C. and I consider myself a Southerner when I’m in N.Y. I go home and visit 3 times a year.
What do you like to give as gifts for loved ones?
I just like a gift that shows you put some thought into it.
Do you incorporate any of your costumes and personalities into your parties?
Sometimes. The last time I dressed up in full costume was for Sangria Night.
If you were to take one of those magazine quizzes about your fashion sense, what would the results be?
"Costume. Too young. Too homemade looking. Rickrack?"
Your fake cakes are really popular. What’s the secret?
Having someone else frost them for me.
You’ll be at the Bust Craftacular. (Etsy is a sponsor. We’ll see you there.) Have you enjoyed this event in the past? What sort of reactions do you get from people who meet you? From your fans?
I’ve never been a part of this craft fair so I’m excited. I love meeting crafty people.
Would you like to share a recipe with us?
Hillbilly Milk Shake:
Take an empty, unwashed jelly jar.
Add milk.
Shake.
Can you tell us about your collections and what drives these passions?
I like to hang on to things in case I need them to use for something else. I love a good prop. I would love to have my own prop and costume shop. I have stuff from first grade. Some things I keep for fear of running out, like cupcake pokes. I have too many.
We love seeing you on Letterman. Can you tell us a bit more about your relationship?
I don’t kiss and tell.
To buy Amy’s book, go here! If you’re in the NYC area, you should come to the Bust Craftacular on December 8th, where Amy will be signing books and selling her wares. (And Etsy will be there too, handing out Etsy promos!) She’s a crafty lady’s funny dreamboat, and we love her to bits.
Below, you’ll find some of our Amy-inspired picks!
43 comments
Sign in to add your ownstilettoheights says:
squeal....I LOVE Amy Sedaris!! Great interview.
4 years ago
saltandpaper says:
sigh! she makes me pee my pants every time
4 years ago
peachpops says:
Lol, the Hillbilly Milkshake....too funny! Great interview. :-)
4 years ago
emilybidwell says:
candy, candy, candy !!!
4 years ago
opheliafelt says:
I LOVE HER!!!!
4 years ago
cuppycakegumdrops says:
amy sedaris is my best friend - in my dream, fantasy world where we hang out at the pro nail shoppe getting redonkulous long, airbrushed acrylics while holding our bunnies in our laps while making and eating a batch of cuppycakes. amy - call me!
4 years ago
artyfakt says:
She's so great!
4 years ago
LazerBeanz says:
Th Storque is so lucky to be graced by Amy Sedaris. She is the best. I'd love to be bff with her and her bunny!
4 years ago
jenglo says:
SQUEEEE!!!
4 years ago
animalia says:
famous!
4 years ago
studio67 says:
I love Amy, I saw her in San Francisco a couple years back when she was promoting her new book, or was it her new movie? Actually the movie wasn't released yet, so it must have been her book. Anyway, she is so quirky and fun to watch during a live interview forum. She is the real thing for sure.
4 years ago
hobocampcrafts says:
i love amy sedaris.(obviously that is where our name comes from) i'm sad i won't get to meet her. I really wanna go but I've been sick for the last few days. Psst! she rocks!
4 years ago
MillieDogDesigns says:
I LOVE Amy! Excellent treasury too.
4 years ago
Slowshirts says:
My afternoon was just sucked away watching numerous sedaris video clips on utube.
4 years ago
Slowshirts says:
oh! and p.s. One of the first shirts i ever made was a drawing of jerri blank stuck inside a tv set.
4 years ago
reqbat says:
aw, you guys! thank you for including me in the treasury for this GODDESS. mwah!
4 years ago
absolutelysmall says:
Thank you so much for including my little creature! My head has somewhat exploded with the awesomeness of it all!
4 years ago
bonspielcreation says:
eeeee! We were just discussing Ms Sedaris and her bunny (Dusty, isn't it?) this morning. It seems a natural fit, her and etsy, but what about getting Steven Colbert to do an interview?
4 years ago
cigarboxbeads says:
I love amy, too ---i watch letterman every time she's on--her 'costumes' are the best!
4 years ago
moogancreations says:
great interview!
4 years ago
pressure says:
She's such a hoot! Why no bunny items in your treasury selection though? I've got two in my shop Ms. Sedaris would love.
4 years ago
bluedogrose says:
Amy is also a very funny and talented lady! These items crack me up.
4 years ago
catrocks says:
Amy YOU ARE SO MY IDOL!!!! :)
4 years ago
barflybling says:
OMG I lurve Amy Sedaris. *squeal* I want a cupcake! I want a cupcake!
4 years ago
selflesh says:
Amy is super kick ass!
4 years ago
SalmonStreetStudio says:
Cool! Can she get David in on this too? (ok, maybe that is asking a little too much) : )
4 years ago
ChristyKane says:
Amy is HIL-AR-I-OUS!!!! And her book is wonderful!! If you don't have it go get it, you'll be glad you did!!
4 years ago
hmmmbymel says:
I picked up Amy's book this past summer, and couldn't put it down. It is the greatest comedy/recipe/how-to guide ever. Amy Sedaris is a funny gal who knows what it takes to wear pantyhose...
4 years ago
ebbtides says:
Ms. Amy lightens my sometimes weary soul with her wit & wisdom...I would like to be a fly on the wall of one of her parties, or perhaps just enjoy a morning cocktail...is that wrong??
4 years ago
elisasherejewelry says:
Amy Sedaris is the best! I love how bizarre and hillarious she is. Great job getting an interview and nicely done, as well.
4 years ago
bamboobaby says:
Cool and funny! Amy Sedaris! Love her!
4 years ago
sleepingdogstudio says:
you would have to be insane not to love amy. she is such a great voice for the rest of us! gotta go squeal now... thanks for the window into her world!
4 years ago
bethanycooper says:
WOW! amy is one of my idols! I am so thrilled to see this interview. my north carolina-born daddy told me about another hillbilly beverage (besides moonshine, of course): 1 bottle of mr. pibb 1 bag of shelled, salted peanuts poor bag of peanuts into the bottle of mr. pibb. eatin' and drankin' at the same time, y'all!
4 years ago
littlebitsys says:
I love Amy! Yes, I have done the same thing, watched all her YouTube appearances, the Martha Stewart are my favs. Great interview!
4 years ago
rls2131 says:
I heart Amy Sedaris, and the collection of related items...amazing!
4 years ago
livefunky says:
Amy Amy Amy can't you see? Somehow your words just hypnotize me! LOVE YOU AND ALL YOU DO!
4 years ago
SimplyWired says:
Amy Sedaris friggin' ROCKS. No doubt about it. How wonderful to read this interview in the Storque! Thank you thank you thank you!
4 years ago
AbbieRoad says:
I miss Strangers with Candy, that was the best show! Amy Sedaris rocks! Her & Julie Brown, def the best lady comedians out there!
4 years ago
Thaidreams says:
Totally love Amy Sedaris, cool interview. Thanks :)
4 years ago
joemomma says:
I love her! Very cool!
4 years ago
phoebe1 says:
marvelous!
4 years ago
sixsisters says:
I love Amy. She always makes me laugh.
4 years ago
santosleather says:
Oh yeah ! Fabulous !
3 years ago