Nigel Rees is a British author, broadcaster, and language expert, best known for creating and presenting the long-running BBC Radio 4 panel show Quote... Unquote, which has been on air since 1976. The show celebrates the art of quotation, exploring the origins, meanings, and misattributions of famous sayings. Rees has written numerous books on language, quotations, and popular culture, and is recognised as one of Britain's foremost authorities on the history and use of quotations. Available as an audiobook, Quote... Unquote is a delight for listeners who enjoy wordplay, literary trivia, and the fascinating stories behind the phrases we use every day.
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