Molly Ivins

I dearly love the state of Texas, but I consider that a harmless perversion on my part, and discuss it only with consenting adults.

The thing about democracy, beloveds, is that it is not neat, orderly, or quiet. It requires a certain relish for confusion.

I never saw anything funnier than Texas politics.

I love being physical, but I am extreme either way. I can be superfit. And then I can be really lazy and ignore everything.

I'm quite content to spend my life helping young people find themselves. I've had my fill of politics.

I like villains because there's something so attractive about a committed person - they have a plan, an ideology, no matter how twisted. They're motivated.