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 achieved many of my dreams, and I want to see that some others get a chance to, especially younger Texans.
I don't believe in carrying a weapon. If somebody wants to shoot me, he'll have to bring his own gun.
I want to be governor [of Texas] because I need the closet space.
The Ten Commandments being taken out of the public schools. I want them back.
People are drooling for the truth. They want honesty from politicians, and they're not getting it.
You have to work at it if you want to be a good smoker. Especially today with all the non-smoking world constantly harassing you.
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.