Austrian writer (1897–1976).
Born October 21st, 1897 in Vienna.
Died July 3rd, 1976 at 78 years old in Vienna (lung cancer).
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