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
I don't remember the first half of my life. All I say is a happy childhood is the worst possible preparation for life.
Remember: Y'all is singular. All y'all is plural. All y'all's is plural possessive.
Remember, the Legislature is the joke, not our campaign.
Remember, I'm not running against Rick Perry; I'm running against apathy.
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.
I don't care much about big corporations, frankly. Most politicians never met a special-interest group they didn't like.
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.
Many of us feel that the soul of Texas may be riding on this campaign. I would dearly love to be number one in something other than executions, toll roads and property tax.