“We are people, individuals comprising a variety of sexes, races, shifting sexualities and all the rest of it. Every convention that tries to reinforce this difference is a step back. Notions of gender pointlessly separate men from women, but also mothers from daughters and fathers from sons.”

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.