British colonial administrator (1912-1993).
Born August 7th, 1912 in Stafford. [ref]
Died October 26th, 1993 at 81 years old
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