Between Iain Banks and Irwin Shaw, which writer has had a more diverse career?
Iain Banks Iain Banks (16 February 1954 – 9 June 2013) was a Scottish author. He wrote mainstream fiction under the name Iain Banks and science fiction as Iain M. Banks, including the initial of his adopted middle name Menzies ( ).
Bernard McKenna (writer) Bernard McKenna (born 1944) is a Scottish writer/producer who has written, or co-written, many hours of British television comedy. He is most known for his work with Graham Chapman of "Monty Python" fame as well as his collaborations with Peter Cook and Douglas Adams. He had several acting roles in "Monty Python's Life of Brian".