Clifton Fadiman

American editor (1904-1999).

Born May 15th, 1904 in Brooklyn.

Died June 20th, 1999 at 95 years old in Florida (pancreatic cancer).

Occupations
journalist, literary critic, radio personality, television presenter, writer
Wikipedia

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