Feb 01 2007
Molly Ivins, 1944-2007
The world has lost a great writer, a strong woman, & a wonderful human being.
Raise some hell indeed….
From The Texas Observer.
Posted January 31, 2007.
Molly Ivins, 1944-2007
Syndicated political columnist Molly Ivins died of breast cancer Wednesday evening at her home in Austin. Molly’s enduring message is, “Raise more hell.”
Syndicated political columnist Molly Ivins died of breast cancer Wednesday evening at her home in Austin. She was 62 years old, and had much, much more to give this world. She remained cheerful despite Texas politics. She emphasized the more hilarious aspects of both state and national government, and consequently never had to write fiction. She said, “Good thing we’ve still got politics — finest form of free entertainment ever invented.”
Although short, Molly’s life was writ large. She was as eloquent a speaker and teacher as she was a writer, and her quips will last at least as long as Will Rogers’. She dubbed George W. Bush “Shrub” and Texas Governor Rick Perry “Good Hair.” Continue reading “Molly Ivins, 1944-2007″
