American politician (1891-1967).
Born May 11th, 1891 in New York City. [ref]
Died February 6th, 1967 at 75 years old in New York City. [ref]
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