American writer (1943–2005).
Born December 22nd, 1943 in Fresno.
Died July 4th, 2005 at 61 years old in Ilwaco.
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