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Kinky Friedman, born Richard Allen Feldman, is an American singer, writer, and comedian. Known for his unique humorous style and satirical lyrics, he often addresses political and social issues. Born on November 1, 1944, Friedman's musical and performance career has been characterized by various roles and projects.

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“How can you look at the Texas legislature and still believe in intelligent design?”

Believe Looks Stills Design Intelligent Texas Legislature Intelligent Design

Book:You Can Lead a Politician to Water, But You Can't Make Him Think: Ten Commandments for Texas Politics

Source: You Can Lead a Politician to Water, But You Can't Make Him Think: Ten Commandments for Texas Politics

“The folks in Mississippi are saying, 'Thank God for Texas.'”

Folks Texas Thank God Be Grateful Thanksgiving Mississippi

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“I just want Texas to be number one in something other than executions, toll roads and property taxes.”

Want Numbers Taxes Property Texas Execution Tolls Property Taxes

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“I'm not for the parties. I'm for Texas.”

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“The reason educational spending in Texas is so low is because you don't have a state tax there, and that's why Texas is big growth because you don't tax people to death.”

People States Reason Bigs Growth Taxes Lows Educational Spending Texas

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“This is called "spiritual lifting." It's not heavy lifting. The governor of Texas should not be confused with Arnold Schwarzenegger. That's a powerful position. The governor of Texas can't do any heavy lifting really. It's not that powerful a position.”

Should Spiritual Powerful Position Heavy Confused Texas Governors Lifting Schwarzenegger Heavy Lifting

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“I'm also for gay marriage, because I say they have every right to be just as miserable as the rest of us. Love is bigger than government. And Texas, by the way, has a very progressive law about gay couples adopting kids. We just won't let them get married. So that's not common sense.”

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“I don't see how the people who created the problem can fix it. Texas is worth fighting for, and the best way to fight is to get the politicians out of politics.”

People Way Problem Fighting Politician Best Way Texas Worth Fighting For

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“I want to fight the wussification of the State of Texas. I want to rise and shine and bring back the glory.”

Want States Fighting Glory Shining Texas

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“The good teachers are bailing out. Education is very important.... This should be the centerpiece on the table of Texas.”

Should Important Teacher Tables Texas Good Teacher Centerpieces Bailing Out

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“There will be a whole new spirit blowing through Texas. There will be a smile on everybody's face and a chill up the spine of every politician.”

Whole Faces Spirit Politician Texas Chill Spine

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“I want to be governor [of Texas] because I need the closet space.”

Want Needs Space Texas Governors Closets

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“The only thing that really differentiates Texas from any other place in the world is the proclivity of its people to urinate outdoors and to attach a certain amount of importance to this popular pastime.”

People World Certain Amount Importance Texas Places In The World Differentiate Pastime

Book:The Mile High Club

Source: The Mile High Club

“What has six balls and screws Texans? The Texas Lottery.”

Six Balls Texas Screws Lottery Texan

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About the Author

Born: November 1, 1944
Known for: Singer
Quotes: 149

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