Noël Coward
(1899–1973)

Noël CowardAnecdote...

Coward was strolling around an art exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London when a friend rushed up to him with an invitation to dinner. Noël politely declined, explaining that he was about to leave for Jamaica. "When will you be back?" asked his friend. "In the spring," replied Coward. "With the swallows. "

 

Quote-worthy...

Ihave a memory like an elephant. In fact, elephants often consult me. —Noël Coward


Biographical Note...

British playwright and actor. He is famous for his witty and sophisticated comedies of high-society life, including "Hay Fever" (1925), "Private Lives" (1930), and "Blithe Spirit" (1941). Noël Coward virtually invented the concept of Englishness for the 20th Century. An astounding polymath — dramatist, actor, writer, composer, lyricist, painter and wit — he was defined by his Englishness as much as he defined it. He was indeed the first Brit Pop star, the first ambassador of 'cool Britannia'. Even before his plays became famous, his fans were hanging out of their scarves over the theatre balcony, imitating their idol's dress, and repeating ëlism' with glee.


More Information...

VISIT a beautiful and interesting site dedicated to Noel Coward. Or find other books by and about Noël Coward for further reading.