Wordwatching: How to Break into the Dictionary »

Alex Horne is a stand-up comedian, nominated in 2003 for the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He is the author of Birdwatchingwatching, based on his show Birdwatching, which appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe. His follow-up show, Wordwatching, also appeared at the festival.

The Oxford English Dictionary required Alex Horne to prove that his made-up words were being widely used before it would insert them into its venerable publication. Find out if any of Alex’s words make it into the OED in this delightful and entertaining book.