Kinky Friedman
Kinky Friedman
Richard Samet "Kinky" Friedman is an American Texas Country singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician and former columnist for Texas Monthly who styles himself in the mold of popular American satirists Will Rogers and Mark Twain. He was one of two independent candidates in the 2006 election for the office of Governor of Texas. Receiving 12.6% of the vote, Friedman placed fourth in the six-person race...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCountry Singer
Date of Birth1 November 1944
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States of America
But believe me, we can win this thing with a big turnout. And Rick Perry knows it. That's what the Jesse Ventura guys are telling us.
How can you look at the Texas legislature and still believe in intelligent design?
I believe that Willy Nelson is the hillbilly Dalai Lama.
I support gay marriage. I believe they have a right to be as miserable as the rest of us.
I believe that voices like Ross Perot (search), Pat Buchanan, Ralph Nader should be heard. They don't have to be president. Give 'em a chance.
I don't believe in carrying a weapon. If somebody wants to shoot me, he'll have to bring his own gun.
I believe now from the energy I'm seeing we're definitely going to get on the ballot. It's not going to be easy but we are going to do it.
Every 150 years we have a revolution in Texas and this is it.
I've always said that this campaign is running on the coin of the spirit. I've also said a journey of a thousand miles begins with a cash advance. This spiritual journey to the Governor's mansion is a long one, and we are going to need some help.
I've always thought that she was pretty spunky. I like her spirit.
You all are heroes of mine, and I ain't got many heroes.
We invented Texas Hold 'em and we can't even play it here. But every state around us sure can.
We'll be on the ballot. I think the soul of Texas is riding on this campaign.
Here's my explanation. I was drinking it ... but I did not swallow.