Author and humorist David Sedaris will speak and sign books at the State Theatre in Minneapolis on Oct. 21 as part of the Hennepin Theatre Trust's Living Legends series.

Sedaris is the New York Times best-selling author of "Me Talk Pretty One Day," "When You are Engulfed in Flames," and many other books of humorous essays. He is also a commentator on National Public Radio.

Tickets for his appearance go on sale Friday, June 4, at 10 a.m. and range in price from $35 to $42. They can be purchased at the State Theatre box office at 805 Hennepin Av., Minneapolis, through Ticketmaster (1-800-982-2787), or online at www.hennepintheatretrust.org.