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“I still believe in Hope - mostly because there's no such place as Fingers Crossed, Arkansas.”

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Molly Ivins was a prominent American columnist, born on August 30, 1944, and passed away on January 31, 2007. Known for her sharp wit and humorous style, she wrote columns for publications such as The Houston Chronicle and The New Yorker. more

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