David Nobbs was born in Kent. After university, he entered the army, then tried his hand at journalism and advertising before becoming a writer. A distinguished novelist and comedy writer best known for The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, David Nobbs was acknowledged by his peers as a comic genius. He died in August 2015.
Fascinating and extremely funny * Darts World * A real gem * Woman * David Nobbs is a genius ... The detail is perfect * Word * David Nobbs is the P.G.Wodehouse of the middle classes ... deliciously funny * Daily Express * No-one does truthful and touching and very funny as well as David Nobbs. Cupid's Dart is a lovely book * Michael Palin *