Original sentence: During the final month he attempted to punch a male nurse, and repeatedly asked for a whisky, which he was not given.During the last years of his life, Wilson ceased attending AA meetingson the grounds that he would always be asked to speak as the co-founder rather than as an alcoholic
Edited sentence: During the final month he repeatedly demanded a whisky, and attempted to punch the male nurse who refused to get him one.During the last years of his life, Wilson ceased attending AA meetings, giving the excuse that he would always be asked to speak