American writer (1924-2006).
Born December 4th, 1924 in Jamaica. [ref]
Died November 24th, 2006 at 81 years old in Atlanta. [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