Stephen Vincent Benét

American poet, short story writer, novelist.

Born July 22nd, 1898 in Bethlehem. [ref]

Died March 13th, 1943 at 44 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
journalist, novelist, poet, screenwriter, writer

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