William Safire - R.I.P.

[Aberzombie]

William Safire, speechwriter, NY columnist, dies at 79

"nattering nabobs of negativism"

R.I.P. Mr Safire.

[Bill Lumberg]

I was just about to make a thread on this when I saw yours. He will be missed.

RIP indeed.

[Aberzombie]

I love the bit in the article about him researching the origin of the phrase "the proof is in the pudding".

[Mairkurion {tm}]

Yeah, he was always an enjoyable read in the Times and its magazine.

[David Fryer]

Wow, all the greats are dying these days.

[James Martin]

David Fryer wrote:

Wow, all the greats are dying these days.

They're making room for the new greats. I nominate Sarah Palin.

[PsychoticWarrior]

James Martin wrote:

David Fryer wrote:

Wow, all the greats are dying these days.

They're making room for the new greats. I nominate Sarah Palin.

I lol'd.

[Beercifer]

James Martin wrote:

David Fryer wrote:

Wow, all the greats are dying these days.

They're making room for the new greats. I nominate Sarah Palin.

Ditto Dave, Ditto!