German poet (1895–1976).
Born January 24th, 1895 in Munich.
Died April 28th, 1976 at 81 years old in Munich.
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