Italian writer (1870-1921).
Born December 3rd, 1870 in Belpasso. [ref]
Died September 15th, 1921 at 50 years old in Catania. [ref]
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