“Penicillin and plastic bags help a lot, fridges and hot water make manliness more comfortable and Tom Ford's fragrance range makes it smell better, but the idea that has pushed our lives into the light more than any other -ism or -ology is feminism.”

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.