German composer (1895–1963).
Born November 16th, 1895 in Hanau.
Died December 28th, 1963 at 68 years old in Frankfurt (acute pancreatitis).
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