Molly Ivins Biography

Occup.Journalist
FromUSA
BornAugust 30, 1944
DiedJanuary 31, 2007
Aged62 years
Molly Ivins, a well-known political analyst, writer, and journalist, was born on August 30, 1944, in Monterey, California, and raised in Houston, Texas. In spite of her household's conventional as well as privileged background, Ivins transported her knowledge as well as wit right into a respected job that mostly promoted for modern values.

Ivins gained a Bachelor's level in history at Smith College in 1966 as well as ultimately researched at the Institute of Political Science in Paris. She after that finished a Master's in Journalism from Columbia University in 1967. Upon graduation, Ivins started her journalism job at the Minneapolis Tribune as the paper's initial women police reporter.

During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Ivins covered a variety of neighborhood as well as national stories in her one-of-a-kind writing style, which blended wit, mockery, and also understanding. Known for her wit, she quickly gained a dedicated following that appreciated her eager observations as well as ability to make national politics obtainable and also enjoyable.

In 1976, Ivins went back to Texas to sign up with the Texas Observer, a dynamic information outlet that enabled her to sharpen her political discourse. During her period there, she became extensively understood for her interesting writing style, which radiated a light on essential concerns in a funny and also relatable manner.

Ivins' job started to obtain nationwide acknowledgment, and also in 1982 she was worked with by the New York Times. Nonetheless, her blunt creating style as well as strong viewpoints encountered the newspaper's even more conservative editorial approach, which at some point caused her departure in 1985.

She went back to Texas as well as joined the Dallas Times Herald as a writer, where she fully welcomed her duty as a political analyst. It was during this time that she created the nickname "Shrub" for then-Governor George W. Bush, which later became synonymous with her sharp reviews of his presidency.

As her profession proceeded, Ivins obtained broader recognition and also her columns were syndicated in approximately 350 papers nationwide. Along with her journalistic accomplishments, she authored several best-selling publications, commonly co-writing with her longtime buddy Lou Dubose. Her most well-known jobs consist of "Molly Ivins Can't Say That, Can She?" (1991), "Shrub: The Short yet Happy Political Life of George W. Bush" (2000), as well as "Who Let the Dogs In? Extraordinary Political Animals I Have Known" (2004).

Molly Ivins' writing reverberated with people throughout the United States as she motivated as well as tested them to think critically regarding national politics as well as societal issues. Regardless of battling several circumstances of cancer cells, she remained to write till her death. On January 31, 2007, Ivins passed away in her residence in Austin, Texas, leaving an amazing legacy as a brave, amusing, and cherished voice for dynamic worths.

Our collection contains 11 quotes who is written / told by Molly.

Related authors: George W. Bush (President), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete)

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11 Famous quotes by Molly Ivins

Small: Being slightly paranoid is like being slightly pregnant - it tends to get worse
"Being slightly paranoid is like being slightly pregnant - it tends to get worse"
Small: Good thing weve still got politics in Texas - finest form of free entertainment ever invented
"Good thing we've still got politics in Texas - finest form of free entertainment ever invented"
Small: As they say around the Texas Legislature, if you cant drink their whiskey, screw their women, take thei
"As they say around the Texas Legislature, if you can't drink their whiskey, screw their women, take their money, and vote against 'em anyway, you don't belong in office"
Small: I believe that ignorance is the root of all evil. And that no one knows the truth
"I believe that ignorance is the root of all evil. And that no one knows the truth"
Small: The thing about democracy, beloveds, is that it is not neat, orderly, or quiet. It requires a certain r
"The thing about democracy, beloveds, is that it is not neat, orderly, or quiet. It requires a certain relish for confusion"
Small: I believe in practicing prudence at least once every two or three years
"I believe in practicing prudence at least once every two or three years"
Small: You cant ignore politics, no matter how much youd like to
"You can't ignore politics, no matter how much you'd like to"
Small: Satire is traditionally the weapon of the powerless against the powerful
"Satire is traditionally the weapon of the powerless against the powerful"
Small: Next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attent
"Next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attention"
Small: It is possible to read the history of this country as one long struggle to extend the liberties establi
"It is possible to read the history of this country as one long struggle to extend the liberties established in our Constitution to everyone in America"
Small: I dearly love the state of Texas, but I consider that a harmless perversion on my part, and discuss it
"I dearly love the state of Texas, but I consider that a harmless perversion on my part, and discuss it only with consenting adults"