“I've always noted with some awe the reading habits of the Australian public. Australians read more newspapers and magazines per head of population than almost any other country in the world.”

English publisher, poet, spoken-word performer, and philanthropist

Felix Dennis was an English publisher, poet, spoken-word performer, and philanthropist. He was known for building Dennis Publishing, a company that helped pioneer computer and hobbyist magazine publishing in the United Kingdom. Later, the business expanded into lifestyle magazines, including its flagship title, The Week, published in both the UK and the United States. Dennis was also known as a poet and spoken-word performer, and for his philanthropic work.