A.A. Gill
Born in 1954
Memoir
Adrian Anthony Gill was a renowned English journalist and author known for his sharp wit and controversial writing style.
He wrote for The Sunday Times as a TV and restaurant critic, and contributed to various other publications.
Gill authored nine books, including The Angry Island.
Despite severe dyslexia, he dictated his work, producing eloquent and incisive prose.
His memoir, Pour Me, a Life, details his struggles with alcoholism and recovery.
Gill was admired for his mastery of language, humor, and ability to provoke thought and emotion.
He passed away in 2016, leaving a legacy of influential and memorable journalism.
