This blog is essentially a compilation of humorous quotes from P G Wodehouse novels as chosen by the blog author. P G Wodehouse, also referred to as Plum by his legion of fans, has been a powerful influence on my life.
The author of almost hundred books and creator of Jeeves, Blandings Castle, Psmith, Ukridge, Uncle Fred and Mr Mulliner, P.G. Wodehouse was born in 1881 and educated at Dulwich College. After two years with the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank he became a full-time writer, contributing to variety of periodicals including Punch and the Globe. He married in 1914. As well as his novels and short stories, he wrote lyrics for musical comedies with Guy Bolton and Jerome Kern, and at one time had five musicals running simultaneously on Broadway. His time in Hollywood also provided much source material for fiction.
At the age of 93, in the New Year's Honours List of 1975, he received a long-overdue knighthood, only to die on St Valentine's Day some 45 days later.
WHAT THEY SAID.........
' The incomparable and timeless genius - perfect for readers of all ages, shapes and sizes ' - Kate Mosse
' I constantly find myself drooling with admiration at the sublime way Wodehouse plays with the English language ' - Simon Brett
' P G Wodehouse should be prescribed to treat depression. Cheaper, more effective than valium and far, far more addictive ' - Olivia Williams
