British author of many humorous Science Fiction novels, and Macintosh advocate. Dead, alas.
Most notable claim to fame is the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which started life as a radio show and then progressed to both books and the small screen.
And soon coming to a theatre near you [L1 ]
RLH - While I do like his books, and eagerly await the movie, NOT Tcl related at all.