Tag Archives: Ann Landers

She Said That? 8/12/18

From Ann Landers, a pen name created by Chicago Sun-Times advice columnist Ruth Crowley in 1943 and taken over by Esther Pauline “Eppie” Ledererin 1955. For 56 years, the Ask Ann Landers syndicated advice column was a regular feature in many newspapers across North America. Owing to this popularity, “Ann Landers”, though fictional, became something of a national institution and cultural icon.

Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.

She Said That? 5/6/18

From Esther Pauline “Eppie” Lederer (1918-2002), better known by the pen name Ann Landers, American advice columnist and nationwide media celebrity:

Class is an aura of confidence that is being sure without being cocky. Class has nothing to do with money. Class never runs scared. It is self-discipline and self-knowledge. It’s the sure-footedness that comes with having proved you can meet life.