French writer (1937–1967).
Born September 17th, 1937 in Algiers. [ref]
Died July 10th, 1967 at 29 years old in Montpellier. [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson