Born: 1 / 11 / 1944
Location: United States
Richard Samet "Kinky" Friedman (born October 31, 1944) is an American 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.Friedman 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.
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"Age catches up with all of us, but Kinky just keeps on being Kinky."
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The Texan singer-songwriter has 10 shows lined up Down Under this October
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