“One of the things I said was that I had been in great hopes that I would become a better person as a result of confronting my own mortality, but it actually never happened. I didn't become a better person.”

American political journalist and columnist Molly Ivins was a sharp, witty commentator on American politics, known for her no-nonsense critiques of power and her ability to blend humor with hard-hitting analysis. Her work often exposed hypocrisy in politics and policy, earning her a reputation as a fearless voice for progressive values.