German-language writer of the jewish origion (1905–1942).
Born November 2nd, 1905 in Kyiv, Baku.
Died August 27th, 1942 at 36 years old in Positano (Raynaud syndrome).
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