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“I think most of us become nicer as we get older, less judgmental, less full of certitude; life tends to knock a few corners of us as we go through. Cancer, divorce, teenagers, and other plagues make us give up on expecting ourselves - or life - to be perfect, which is a real relief.”

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Molly Ivins
Molly Ivins

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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