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John Betjeman
English poet, writer and broadcaster (1906–1984).
Born August 28th, 1906 in London.
Died May 19th, 1984 at 77 years old in Cornwall (Parkinson's disease).
Occupations
journalist, literary critic, poet, screenwriter, television presenter, translator
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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