"After all, Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did. She just did it backwards and in high heels." ― Ann Richards From Ann Richards Politician Added on 1/31/2026 About Ann Richards Ann Richards was an American politician who served as the 45th Governor of Texas. She was known nationally for her political leadership and public speaking. Born: 1933-09-01 Died: 2006-09-13 View all quotes from Ann Richards