“Have you ever wondered why the rich and privileged care about, or even bother with, the gift bag? Because they don't need this stuff. If they wanted it, they could afford to buy it, without blinking. But they love the gift bag, beyond reason.”

Scottish writer

A. A. Gill, born Adrian Anthony Gill, was a Scottish writer best known for his food and travel writing and for his television work. He was a frequent contributor to major magazines and newspapers, including The Sunday Times, Vanity Fair, GQ, and Esquire. Gill also published numerous books and built a reputation for sharp, observant prose. His work often moved between restaurants, journeys, and contemporary culture, with television adding another public dimension to a varied career.