James Lighthill

British applied mathematician (1924–1998).

Born January 23rd, 1924 in Paris.

Died July 17th, 1998 at 74 years old in Sark.

Occupations
mathematician, university teacher
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