Quidnunc Speaks

We mused earlier this week about when outgoing Reliable Source Rich Leiby would address his departure with his own fans, and today’s chat provided just the opportunity to answer the swirling gossip about the city’s lead gossip:

A source close to the Mighty Quidnunc — namely his Minister of Truth — has issued the following official statement:

“Freedom is Slavery. War is Peace. 2 plus 2 equals 5. Etc.

“Media reports describing the imminent demise of the Hon. Richard N. Leiby II as the esteemed Reliable Source of The Washington Post are hereby deemed Spurious. The Columnist also known as ‘Quidnunc,’ while suspending his immediate duties on Page 3 of the Style Section, will not be dead, only sleeping. He will be permanently encased in a glass sarcouphagus outside the Post’s building on 15th St. NW, so that he may abide Forever in the hearts and minds of his Loyal Subjects.

“Quidnunc’s future writings and pronouncements will be channeled via Ouija Board into the larger Style section and possibly other sovereign territories of the Post.

“The Reliable Source position will be ceded at some point in coming months to a capable loyalist yet to be determined.

“Please govern yourselves according.”

So there you have it. Whatever any of that means.

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