Question 1078: The sun's going down

The author of these books got his nickname, which turned into his real name, from his elder sister when he was a week old. At one point of time he also considered joining the Indian Army. He lives in a barge moored by Battersea Bridge on the River Thames, England, and alternately in an island in North Wales.

Who is he?

Answer: He is Bear Grylls, christened Edward Michael Grylls.