A.A. Gill Quotes, from the sharp-tongued British critic and writer, are known for their wit, boldness, and brutal honesty. Whether he was writing about food, travel, or society, Gill never held back—his words cut through the fluff with elegance and bite.
As he once said, “The only thing I’m really good at is noticing.” Below are 15 of A.A. Gill’s most memorable quotes—clever, scathing, and unforgettable.
15 A.A. Gill Quotes
- “The only thing I’m really good at is noticing.”
- “Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit—until you learn to use it properly.”
- “We eat to remember, not just to feed.”
- “Good taste is just bad taste held by the rich.”
- “Travel isn’t about discovering the world—it’s about discovering how little of it you understand.”
- “The truth is rarely pure and never served medium rare.”
- “You can’t review a country, but you can review your reaction to it.”
- “What people want isn’t food—they want a story to chew on.”
- “Journalism is the art of coming too late as loudly as possible.”
- “Style is not fashion. It’s intelligence with a tailor.”
- “The best writing is slightly out of control.”
- “All restaurants are basically the same. You go in hopeful and come out poorer.”
- “Being offended is a waste of time. Be curious instead.”
- “The most dangerous thing to lose is your sense of absurdity.”
- “Criticism is love with a scalpel.”
A.A. Gill’s quotes live at the intersection of intellect, humor, and unapologetic truth. Whether you admired or feared his pen, he made sure you couldn’t ignore it. Which one made you pause or smirk? Drop it in the comments and let the wit live on.
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