Voltaire Voltaire François-Marie Arouet (; 21 November 169430 May 1778), known by his "nom de plume" Voltaire (; ), was a French Enlightenment writer, historian and philosopher famous for his wit, his criticism of Christianity, especially the Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and separation of church and state. Voltaire was a versatile and prolific writer, producing works in almost every literary form, including plays, poems, novels, essays and historical and scientific works. He wrote more than 20,000 letters and more than 2,000 books and pamphlets. He was an outspoken advocate of civil liberties, despite
Fran Drescher "My Aid Award" for her achievements in support of cancer prevention and rehabilitation. Fran Drescher Francine Joy Drescher (born September 30, 1957) is an American actress, comedian, writer and activist. She is best known for her role as Fran Fine in the hit TV series "The Nanny" (1993–99), and for her nasal voice and thick New York accent. Drescher made her screen debut with a small role in the 1977 blockbuster film "Saturday Night Fever", and later appeared in "American Hot Wax" (1978) and Wes Craven's horror tale "Stranger in Our House" (1978). In the 1980s, she gained recognition as