Robert grew up in Derbyshire, England, but has spent much of his life in Australia, where he studied and taught literature. He currently lives in the hills just outside Melbourne, where many other ...view moreRobert grew up in Derbyshire, England, but has spent much of his life in Australia, where he studied and taught literature. He currently lives in the hills just outside Melbourne, where many other creatures join with his dogs in trying to teach him about non-human languages, rituals and requirements. I think they can claim some success, though, like most of his species, he remains a frustratingly slow learner.view less