Russian writer (1878–1942).
Born October 19th, 1878 in Perm.
Died November 27th, 1942 at 64 years old in Chabris.
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