The first time I ever heard of Ellison was his commentary segments on the TV show Sci-Fi Buzz. I bought his book that contained his original script for the Star Trek episode “City on the Edge of Forever.” I also read Ellison’s short story “Repent Harlequin, Said the Ticktockman” in college.
Definitely an interesting guy, though his personality could rub some people the wrong way. He was a leftie, so I didn’t agree with him politically, but as someone who likes writing, I always admired how passionate he was about the art of writing.