Swiss writer (1912-1979).
Born August 29th, 1912 in Lausanne. [ref]
Died October 24th, 1979 at 67 years old in Sierre. [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