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'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.
And I think musicians can better run this state than politicians. And, hell, beauticians can better run the state than politicians.
Wandering around back stage at a willie Nelson concert is a bit like being the parrot on the shoulder of the guy who's running the Ferris wheel. It's not the best seat in the house, but you see enough lights, action, people, and confusion to make you wonder if anybody knows what the hell's going on. If you're sitting out front, of course, it all rolls along as smoothly as a German train schedule, but as Willie, like any great magician, would be the first to point out, the real show is never in the center ring. As Willie always says, Fortunately, we're not in control.
But the most dangerous thing in the world in the world is to run the risk of waking up one morning and realizing suddenly that all this time you've been living without really and truly living and by then it's too late. When you wake up to that kind of realization, it's too late for wishes and regrets. It's even too late to dream.
Musicians can run this state better than politicians. We won't get a lot done in the mornings, but we'll work late and be honest.
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 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.