Marjorie Williams

I just finished reading The Woman at the Washington Zoo and I'm blown away by the wit and honesty and talent exhibited there. I had never heard of her before since I live in the "other" Washington and selcom read Vanity Fair. Then I heard Tim Noah on NPR speak on this book and I'm so glad I did. Her spirit and ability live on because you, Tim, took on the job of compiling her fabulous writings in one place. You must miss her still. My best to you and Will and Alice.

Hello Timothy,
My name is Marian Moore. Thirty two years ago my mother, Jenny McKean Moore, died at the age of fifty in Washington DC of liver cancer. She left nine children, the youngest of whom was eleven.She is buried in Rock Creek Cemetery under a headstone that reads, from Eudora Welty, "The loneliness and hilarity of survival."
As you can imagine, I read with interest and a sense of familiarity, the article in today's Times about Marjorie and your work on her book. Also a...

Tim,
You an I have never met, but Marjorie and I spent many years happily corresponding about life, love and literature back in the 80s. She was the "best man" at my wedding in 1980, when I married her childhood sweetheart, Dich, and she I became fast friends, and I loved her dearly. We no longer kept touch after my divorce, but I have followed her career and read her faithfully over the years, and as always admired her for the depth and breadth of her intellect and the acerbic wit...

I spent the evening rereading some of Marjorie Williams' columns and remembering how much I enjoyed them the first time around. Her writing and her humanity continue to inspire me. Sincere condolences to her family and Post colleagues.

Tim:

My thoughts are with you and your children. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jeff Bailey

I'll certainly miss her work and offer my most sincere condolences to her family. I hope that a collection of her writing will be published in book form so that her legacy will continue.