Henry Clay Work

American composer and songwriter (1832-1884).

Born October 1st, 1832 in Middletown.

Died June 8th, 1884 at 51 years old

Occupations
composer, lyricist, songwriter, 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