How I’ll change life at the Capitol as governor. (Hint: Spaying is involved.)
Kinky Friedman
Richard S. “Kinky” Friedman is an American Texas country singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician, and former columnist for Texas Monthly. He 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 percent of the vote, he placed fourth in the six-person race.
Articles by Kinky Friedman

Jan 20, 2013 — By Kinky Friedman
As the only man ever to run against both Bill White and Rick Perry, I have a few thoughts on how either one of these fine, upstanding, admirable men could beat the tar out of the other.


Mar 31, 2011 — By Kinky Friedman
If Tahitian sailors could find Hawaii using only their testicles, I ought to be able to survive the modern world without a computer. But, hell, it looks like I can't.

Apr 30, 2009 — By Kinky Friedman
You’ll never guess how I came to break bread with TV’s best-loved Marine.

Mar 1, 2009 — By Kinky Friedman
Or how I came to be known as “the man who put the glitter on Loretta Lynn’s titter.”






Oct 31, 2007 — By Kinky Friedman
When I ran for governor, I saw firsthand everything that was wrong with our state’s political system. That’s why I know how to fix it.

Aug 31, 2007 — By Kinky Friedman
I wanted to help my old pal when he became a Katrina evacuee. I really did. But any houseguest who stays for nearly two years is going to drive you crazy (or, in my case, crazier).
Dec 1, 2004 — By Kinky Friedman
A passionate, pointed, and in retrospect, pot-induced defense of Austin.
Aug 31, 2004 — By Kinky Friedman
Why do I live where I live? To get away from the Peruvian marching powderand because my door was ajar.
Jul 31, 2004 — By Kinky Friedman
Do I, Kinky Friedman, take tequila-loving country singer Pat Green to be my friend for life? I do.
Jun 30, 2004 — By Kinky Friedman
I never thought about saving my skin, until things got as serious as cancer.
May 31, 2004 — By Kinky Friedman
Racehorse Haynes is every year's model for what a successful trial lawyer should be.
Apr 30, 2004 — By Kinky Friedman
Thirty-five years after I refused to let my government send me there, Vietnam is where my kid sister, Marcie, lives. So I finally shipped out.

Nov 1, 2003 — By Kinky Friedman
Once upon a time, there was a writer it doesn't matter which writerwith talent to burn. Wanna guess how the story ends?



Feb 1, 2002 — By Kinky Friedman
In New Mexico--far west Texas to you and me--my old friend the radio jock runs a ranch for kids with cancer. And you thought he was all talk.
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