Leo Rosten

Jewish american humorist.

Born April 11th, 1908 in Łódź.

Died February 19th, 1997 at 88 years old in New York City.

Occupations
lexicographer, linguist, novelist, political scientist, screenwriter, writer
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