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Robert Webb is a British comedian, actor, and writer best known for his work on the television series 'Peep Show' and 'That Mitchell and Webb Look'. Born in Lincolnshire, England, he studied at Cambridge University, where he met his comedy partner David Mitchell.
Known for: How Not To Be A Boy
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How Not To Be A Boy
A memoir by British comedian Robert Webb, exploring his upbringing, relationships, and the societal expectations of masculinity. Through humor and honesty, Webb reflects on his childhood, career, and fatherhood, questioning traditional male stereotypes and the emotional restrictions imposed on men.
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Early Childhood in Lincolnshire
I was born into a working-class family in Lincolnshire, in a world that was both tender and tough. My father was a man of few words, the sort of man who believed discipline was a form of love. My mother, warm and resilient, balanced gentleness against the hard edges of our lives. From early on, I wa...
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School Years
At school, the rules of masculinity turned brutal. The playground was an arena where softness was punished. I remember the exact moment I realized that words like ‘gay’ or ‘sissy’ weren’t just insults — they were verdicts, warnings. Every boy lived in fear of being labeled. The best defense was conf...
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About Robert Webb
Robert Webb is a British comedian, actor, and writer best known for his work on the television series 'Peep Show' and 'That Mitchell and Webb Look'. Born in Lincolnshire, England, he studied at Cambridge University, where he met his comedy partner David Mitchell. 'How Not To Be A Boy' is his debut m...
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Robert Webb is a British comedian, actor, and writer best known for his work on the television series 'Peep Show' and 'That Mitchell and Webb Look'. Born in Lincolnshire, England, he studied at Cambridge University, where he met his comedy partner David Mitchell. 'How Not To Be A Boy' is his debut m...
Robert Webb is a British comedian, actor, and writer best known for his work on the television series 'Peep Show' and 'That Mitchell and Webb Look'. Born in Lincolnshire, England, he studied at Cambridge University, where he met his comedy partner David Mitchell. 'How Not To Be A Boy' is his debut memoir.
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Robert Webb is a British comedian, actor, and writer best known for his work on the television series 'Peep Show' and 'That Mitchell and Webb Look'. Born in Lincolnshire, England, he studied at Cambridge University, where he met his comedy partner David Mitchell.
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