An inspriring speaker author and nationally synidcated columnist Molly Ivins (August 30, 1944 – January 31, 2007) wrote about Texas, national politics, and other bizarre happenings. A keen observer of George W. Bush, her book Shrub details George W.'s record in Texas and his road to the White House. Ivins appeared regularly on 60 Minutes and authored the bestseller Molly Ivins Can't Say That, Can She?