French philosopher.
Born February 27th, 1913 in Valence. [ref]
Died May 20th, 2005 at 92 years old in Châtenay-Malabry. [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