South african writer (1938–2005).
Born October 13th, 1938 in Riversdale.
Died February 20th, 2005 at 66 years old in Mossel Bay (myocardial infarction).
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