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William Safire was an American journalist, author, and speechwriter, best known for his column "On Language" in The New York Times. Born in 1929, Safire began his career as a public relations executive before transitioning to journalism. He worked as a political speechwriter for Richard Nixon and later became a prominent conservative voice through his columns. Safire won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 1978 for his insightful and incisive writing. Throughout his career, he became known for his deep knowledge of language and his ability to dissect and analyze its usage. He passed away in 2009.