Dutch writer (1899–1940).
Born September 30th, 1899 in Zeist.
Died June 21st, 1940 at 40 years old in Bay of Biscay (drowning).
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