John Dos Passos

American novelist (1896–1970).

Born January 14th, 1896 in Chicago.

Died September 28th, 1970 at 74 years old in Baltimore.

Occupations
journalist, novelist, painter, playwright, poet, screenwriter, translator, war correspondent, writer
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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