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“I even went so far as to become a Southern Baptist for a while, until I realized that they didn't hold 'em under long enough.”

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Kinky Friedman

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. more

“The old process of social assimilation used to be mainly about English new money - generated in London, the mucky, brassy North or the colonies - buying those houses and restoring them, and doing the three-generation thing, mouldering into the landscape, and the 'community,' identifying with the place in a familiar way.”

Way Used Three House Social Process Community Generations London Familiar Used To Be Landscape Buying Colony Assimilation Identifying Restoring Three Generations

Author:Peter York

“The White Company offers its loyalists an altogether better, whiter world. The White people have edited out any colours that aren't white, off-white, milk chocolate, grey, taupe or black. They can't be doing with Johnnie Boden's cheery Sloane jokes, his spots and stripes, his occasional 'if it's me, it's U' loud colours.”

People Ifs World Black White Company Offers Jokes Spots Loud Colour Chocolate Milk Grey Occasional Stripes Edited Loyalists

Author:Peter York

“There are pop managers, and then there's Simon Cowell, who isn't gay, Jewish or particularly riveting. He's not without interest but he doesn't exactly have the hinterland of, say, Brian Epstein.”

Interest Gay Pops Managers Brian

Author:Peter York

“There was a time when formal clothes were one of life's great pleasures, as well as a way of describing instantly a man's status wealth. Toffs wore the most, the proles the least. Fast forward to 2008 and clothes are still an unrivalled pleasure but some men - and this includes many of our betters - have confused status with fake informality.”

Men Way Wells Stills Wealth Pleasure Clothes Fake Confused Formal Describing Informality

Author:Peter York

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