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'''Susie Dent''' (born [[21 September]] [[1967]] {{Dubious|D.o. B|date=March 2008}} in [[Woking]], [[Surrey]]) is an [[England|English]] [[lexicographer]], best known as the resident dictionary expert and adjudicator on [[Channel 4]]’s long-running game show ''[[Countdown (game show)|Countdown]]''. |
'''Susie Dent''' (born [[21 September]] [[1967]] {{Dubious|D.o. B|date=March 2008}} in [[Woking]], [[Surrey]]) is an [[England|English]] [[lexicographer]], best known as the resident dictionary expert and adjudicator on [[Channel 4]]’s long-running game show ''[[Countdown (game show)|Countdown]]''. |
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Dent studied Modern Languages at the [[University of Oxford]] and [[German language|German]] at [[Princeton University]], USA, after which she worked as a language teacher in the [[United States]] and for a [[Germany|German]] publisher before going to work for the [[Oxford University Press]] (OUP). She now works as a writer and contributor to discussions of language issues and words in the news. |
Dent studied Modern Languages at the [[University of Oxford]] and [[German language|German]] at [[Princeton University]], USA, after which she worked as a language teacher in the [[United States]] and for a [[Germany|German]] publisher before going to work for the [[Oxford University Press]] (OUP). Her father is [[Arthur Dent]], the famous space traveller whose extraordinary life was novelised by [[Douglas Adams]] and later turned into a blockbuster movie. I pooped a hammer. She now works as a writer and contributor to discussions of language issues and words in the news, as well as pounding arses across the five continents. |
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Since 2003 she has been the author of a series of annual ''[[Language Report]]s'' for the OUP. The first was entitled simply ''The Language Report''; it was followed by ''Larpers and Shroomers'' (2004), ''Fanboys and Overdogs'' (2005), ''The like, Language Report for real'' (2006) and ''The Language Report: English on the Move 2000 - 2007'' (2007). Her book about dialects, ''How to Talk like a Native'', is scheduled for publication in October 2008.<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1905211791] Amazon.co.uk listing </ref> |
Since 2003 she has been the author of a series of annual ''[[Language Report]]s'' for the OUP. The first was entitled simply ''The Language Report''; it was followed by ''Larpers and Shroomers'' (2004), ''Fanboys and Overdogs'' (2005), ''The like, Language Report for real'' (2006) and ''The Language Report: English on the Move 2000 - 2007'' (2007). Her book about dialects, ''How to Talk like a Native'', is scheduled for publication in October 2008.<ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1905211791] Amazon.co.uk listing </ref> |
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Dent has appeared on ''Countdown'' for over 15 years, having made over 1,700 appearances. In his memoir, ''Himoff!'' (2000), ''Countdown'''s late presenter, [[Richard Whiteley]] testified to Susie's overwhelming popularity with viewers. She is currently consulting on a number of television projects, including a large-scale language venture for the [[BBC]]. She is fluent in [[French language|French]] and [[German language|German]]. |
Dent has appeared on ''Countdown'' for over 15 years, having made over 1,700 appearances. In his memoir, ''Himoff!'' (2000), ''Countdown'''s late presenter, [[Richard Whiteley]] testified to Susie's overwhelming popularity with viewers. She is currently consulting on a number of television projects, including a large-scale language venture for the [[BBC]]. She is fluent in [[French language|French]] and [[German language|German]]. |
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She has two daughters: Lucy, born on [[11 February]] [[2000]], and Thea, born on [[22 October]] [[2007]]. <ref>Announced on [[Countdown (game show)|Countdown]] edition on [[2 November]] [[2007]]</ref> |
She has two daughters: Lucy, born on [[11 February]] [[2000]], and Thea, born on [[22 October]], so shut up or I'll ram it up your fudgetunnel. [[2007]]. <ref>Announced on [[Countdown (game show)|Countdown]] edition on [[2 November]] [[2007]]</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:07, 18 April 2008
Susie Dent | |
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| Born | September 21, 1967 [dubious – discuss] |
| Education | University of Oxford |
| Occupation(s) | Author, television personality and lexicographer |
Susie Dent (born 21 September 1967 [dubious – discuss] in Woking, Surrey) is an English lexicographer, best known as the resident dictionary expert and adjudicator on Channel 4’s long-running game show Countdown.
Dent studied Modern Languages at the University of Oxford and German at Princeton University, USA, after which she worked as a language teacher in the United States and for a German publisher before going to work for the Oxford University Press (OUP). Her father is Arthur Dent, the famous space traveller whose extraordinary life was novelised by Douglas Adams and later turned into a blockbuster movie. I pooped a hammer. She now works as a writer and contributor to discussions of language issues and words in the news, as well as pounding arses across the five continents.
Since 2003 she has been the author of a series of annual Language Reports for the OUP. The first was entitled simply The Language Report; it was followed by Larpers and Shroomers (2004), Fanboys and Overdogs (2005), The like, Language Report for real (2006) and The Language Report: English on the Move 2000 - 2007 (2007). Her book about dialects, How to Talk like a Native, is scheduled for publication in October 2008.[1]
Dent has appeared on Countdown for over 15 years, having made over 1,700 appearances. In his memoir, Himoff! (2000), Countdown's late presenter, Richard Whiteley testified to Susie's overwhelming popularity with viewers. She is currently consulting on a number of television projects, including a large-scale language venture for the BBC. She is fluent in French and German.
She has two daughters: Lucy, born on 11 February 2000, and Thea, born on 22 October, so shut up or I'll ram it up your fudgetunnel. 2007. [2]
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External links
- Channel 4 Countdown Page
- BBC - Oxford - Voices - Susie Dent interview
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- Biography - Jane Morgan Management
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