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- Nick Hornby was born on April 17, 1957 in Maidenhead, England, UK. He is a writer and producer, known for Wild (2014), Brooklyn (2015) and An Education (2009). He was previously married to Virginia Bovell.
- SpouseVirginia Bovell(? - 1998) (divorced, 1 child)
- Often makes references to his favorite Bands and Musical artists
- His protagonists are often teenagers or young adults
- References to Football, especially Arsenal
- His stories are often told from a first person perspective
- Recurring theme of Divorce and failed relationships
- Though all of his writings take place in England, High Fidelity (2000) and Fever Pitch (2005), the film adaptation of his novels, both are set in the United States. - The original film version of Fever Pitch was made in 1997, and is set in England in 1989 - the season when Arsenal won the league at Anfield with virtually the last kick of the season.
- His novels are "Fever Pitch" (1995), "About a Boy" (1998), "How to Be Good" (2002) and "A Long Way Down" (2002). His first bestseller "Fever Pitch" (1992) is an autobiographical work.
- Started writing in his mid-twenties.
- After his graduation at Cambridge University, he taught English at Parkside Community College in Cambridge.
- Has an autistic son named Danny.
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