In 1897, author Mark Twain responded to an article in the New York Journal reporting he was on his deathbed by writing to the paper: “The report of my death was an exaggeration.” ...

So, I said, 'Let's stop talking about religion!'" recalled Twain. "She is quite religious." Throughout her decades-long career, Twain has been interviewed several times by Winfrey, 68, and the ...