Nick Hornby

Date of Birth: April 17, 1957

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Nick Hornby is a celebrated English writer and lyricist, best known for his novels “High Fidelity,” “About a Boy,” and “Fever Pitch.” Born in Redhill, Surrey, and raised in Maidenhead, he attended Maidenhead Grammar School and later studied English at Jesus College, Cambridge. Hornby initially worked as a teacher before transitioning to a full-time writing career. His debut book, “Fever Pitch,” published in 1992, is a memoir about his obsession with football, which garnered significant acclaim. Hornby’s works often explore themes of music, relationships, and personal growth, resonating with a broad audience. Beyond novels, he has also written screenplays, including the adaptation of “An Education,” for which he received an Academy Award nomination. Hornby continues to be an influential voice in contemporary literature and film.

5 Interesting Facts about Nick Hornby

1. Nick Hornby is a huge Arsenal FC fan, and his book “Fever Pitch” is a memoir about his life as an Arsenal supporter.

2. He has been involved in writing lyrics for the band Marah and collaborated with American singer-songwriter Ben Folds on the album “Lonely Avenue.”

3. Hornby has a son, Danny, who has autism, and he has written about the challenges and joys of raising a child with special needs.

4. He co-founded the Ministry of Stories, a non-profit organization in London that helps young people develop their writing skills.

5. Hornby received the E. M. Forster Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1999 for his exceptional writing.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Nick Hornby

1. “It’s no good pretending that any relationship has a future if your record collections disagree violently or if your favorite films wouldn’t even speak to each other if they met at a party.”

2. “I love the way that each book—any book—is its own journey. You open it, and off you go.”

3. “Sometimes, the only way to get through life is to picture yourself in an entirely different life.”

4. “Books are, let’s face it, better than everything else. If we played cultural Fantasy Football, books would be first on the sheet every time.”

5. “I don’t know why, but the people who should be closest to you are often the ones who seem to be furthest away.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Nick Hornby’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $22 million.

Children

Nick Hornby has three children. His son, Danny, is autistic, and Hornby has written and spoken about the experiences and challenges of raising a child with special needs. He also has two other children, including a son named Jesse.