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A happy childhood is the worst possible preparation for life.

Kinky Friedman

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Kinky Friedman
Age: 80
Born: 1944
Born: November 1
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I've been in true love many times. I just try to avoid it as much as possible. For if there's one thing I know about true love, it is that sooner or later, it results in a hostage situation.
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They probably would've taken Jesus if he hadn't been nailed down.
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God created whiskey to keep the Irish from taking over the world.
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I've achieved many of my dreams, and I want to see that some others get a chance to, especially younger Texans.
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