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Kinky Friedman.
American singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician, and columnist (1944–2024)
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“Money can buy you a fine dog, but only love can make him wag his tail.” — Kinky Friedman, Musician and author, 1944–2024
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About Kinky Friedman
Richard Samet "Kinky" Friedman was an American singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician, and columnist for Texas Monthly, who styled himself in the mold of popular American satirists Will Rogers and Mark Twain.
Everything about Kinky Friedman →- Occupation
- actor, singer, novelist, comedian
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- October 31, 1944, November 1, 1944
- Died
- June 27, 2024
- Website
- http://www.kinkyfriedman.com