“Slow, skinny, and an utter countryside coward: I lived in dread of nettles, spiders, and the very sound of a wasp. As a victim, I was beneath the dignity of the bullies in my year but fair game to the ones in the year below.”

English comedian, actor and writer

Robert Patrick Webb is an English comedian, actor and writer. He came to wider notice performing with David Mitchell as the double act Mitchell and Webb. He is best known for his work as part of that comedy partnership, which made his name familiar to television audiences and readers alike. His career spans comedy, acting and writing, and his work is associated with sharp, character-led humour.