Kinky Friedman

Kinky Friedman is the pseudonym of Richard S. Friedman, who is a renowned singer, novelist, politician, humorist, and songwriter from The United States. He is particularly popular for writing the Kinky Friedman series and for styling himself in the styles of famous American satirists Mark Twain and Will Rogers. Other than his multiple professions, Friedman used to writer columns for the Texas Monthly. His novels and stories were typically in the genres of mystery, thrillers, biographies, memoirs, and politics. In 2006, Friedman had contested election as an independent candidate for the Texas Governor’s office. Among the 6 people who contested that election, he had come 4th with close to 13% votes. Author Friedman was born on November 01, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, US. His parents, Dr. S. Thomas and Minnie Friedman were of the Jewish origin. After a few years of his birth, Friedman’s family shifted to a ranch located in central Texas. From a very young age, author Friedman had developed interests in chess and music.