Austrian writer (1886-1951).
Born November 1st, 1886 in Vienna. [ref]
Died May 30th, 1951 at 64 years old in New Haven (myocardial infarction). [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