David Peisner

Photograph by Diwang Valdez.

About The Author

David Peisner is a freelance writer based in Decatur, Georgia. He has been writing about music, film, television, books, politics, technology, sports, and world affairs for a wide array of publications for nearly twenty years. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, TV Guide, Spin, Billboard, Vibe, Fast Company, New York, Esquire, Playboy, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and BuzzFeed. Peisner is the co-author of Steve-O's New York Times betselling memoir Professional Idiot.

Books by David Peisner

Homey Don't Play That!

The Story of In Living Color and the Black Comedy Revolution

By David Peisner
“A fascinating inside look at the trailblazing series” (Entertainment Tonight)—discover the behind-the-scenes stories and lasting impact of the trailblazing sketch comedy show that upended television, launched the careers of some of our biggest stars, and changed the way we talk, think,...
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