Russian writer (1862–1929).
Born September 9th, 1862 in Moscow. [ref]
Died January 14th, 1929 at 66 years old in Krutets (myocardial infarction). [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