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Novak: Cancer Helps Heal Old Wounds

Fiery columnist bonds with Kennedy, explains hit-and-run accident

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 5, 2008 4:02 PM CDT

(Newser) – Although Robert Novak has antagonized many in Washington, that hasn’t stopped the political columnist's targets from encouraging him as he battles brain cancer. “I have had few good things to say about Teddy Kennedy since I first met him,” Novak admits in a syndicated column distributed today, yet his fellow cancer patient and his wife "have treated me like a close friend."

Novak discusses his treatment regimen and says a tumor contributed to the hit-and-run accident he was involved in just before his diagnosis. He also settles a score with Valerie and Joe Wilson. The outed spy and her ex-ambassador husband recommended taking away his typewriter and car keys. Novak won’t be able to drive again, but he warns, “Taking away my typewriter may require modification of the First Amendment.”

Political columnist Robert Novak says his brain tumor has cost him peripheral vision and sight in his left eye.
Political columnist Robert Novak says his brain tumor has cost him peripheral vision and sight in his left eye.   (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, file)
In his latest column, Robert Novak writes, I had thought 51 years of rough-and-tumble journalism in Washington made me more enemies than friends, but my recent experience suggests the opposite may be the case.
In his latest column, Robert Novak writes, "I had thought 51 years of rough-and-tumble journalism in Washington made me more enemies than friends, but my recent experience suggests the opposite may be...   (AP Photo/Lauren Shay, FILE)
Robert Novak says Ted Kennedy and his wife treated him like a close friend as the political columnist sought treatment for his brain tumor.
Robert Novak says Ted Kennedy and his wife treated him like a "close friend" as the political columnist sought treatment for his brain tumor.   (AP Photo/Toby Jorrin)
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Being read your death sentence is like being a character in one of the old Bette Davis movies. - Robert Novak, Creators Syndicate

Support for me and promises of prayers sent for me poured in from all sides, including political figures who had not been happy with my columns. - Robert Novak, Creators Syndicate

I'm told that President George W. Bush has not liked my criticism. But he telephoned me six minutes before I went into surgery. His prayerful concern was touching and much appreciated. - Robert Novak, Creators Syndicate

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