Paul Scott

A life in dates

1. 25 March 1920: Born – Palmers Green, Middlesex, England
2. 1977: Staying On – Novel
3. 1977: Staying On – Shortlist, The Booker Prize
4. 23 November 1977: Staying On – Winner, The Booker Prize
5. 1 March 1978: Died – London, England, Aged 57.