Russian writer, revolutionary and diplomat (1890-1938).
Born June 6th, 1890 in Kazan. [ref]
Died February 10th, 1938 at 47 years old in Kommunarka shooting ground. [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