French writer (1922–2003).
Born March 27th, 1922 in 4th arrondissement of Paris.
Died November 26th, 2003 at 81 years old in Évreux.
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