“Growing up under the heavy hand of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, it was drummed into me that attending weekly mass was not an option. It was a must to avoid eternal damnation, which was not a prospect filled with many positives. Hell fire was perpetual, and no parole would be offered.”

American conservative commentator, journalist, author, and television host

Bill O'Reilly is an American conservative commentator, journalist, author, and television host. He is known for his long career in broadcast news and opinion-based television, as well as for his books and public commentary. O'Reilly built a wide audience through his work in television and print, where he became a familiar conservative voice in American media. His writing and on-air commentary often focus on politics, current affairs, and public debate.