Nigel Rees

About Nigel Rees

Birth

1944

Nigel Rees is an English writer and broadcaster, known for devising and hosting the Radio 4 panel game Quote... Unquote (1976–2021) and as the author of more than fifty books, mostly works of reference on language, and humour in language.

Nigel Rees was born in Liverpool and has built a prolific career as a British writer and broadcaster.

His work as a lexicographer has led him to publish over one hundred books focused on language and quotations.

He is widely recognized for his fascination with euphemisms and the quirks of the English language.

His book A Man About a Dog stands out as one of his most iconic works on linguistic usage.

Beyond his literary contributions, he has been a prominent figure in radio and television as a presenter and comedian.

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Cassell's Dictionary of Word and Phrase Origins

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