Brad Swirnoff - 09/29/98 19:26:21
My Email:bradley_swirnoff@retek.com

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To the Kinkster: Wisdom floats acapella. Que pasa pussycat?

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Laughing my ass off while reading Blast from the Past. Reminds me of me in the 70s. Esp. that Irving Berlins While Christmas aka Peruvian marching powder, sex, and memories of the Chicago 7. Thanks for the ride, Kinkstah! P.S. Ever do book signings?

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Hi Kinky, really enjoyed having dinner with you Sat. night. We'll always have the Briar Club ... Little Jewford was pretty cute too. I think he should play you in the Movie See you on down the road, Shirley

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IF YOU GOT TIME WOULD YOU PLEASE WRITE SOME MORE BOOKS. SOONER OR LATER MAYBE YOULL WRITE ONE WITH PICTURES

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Thank you, Kinky, for "Road Kill" (sorry, I'm a little behind). Chag Sameach!

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Cool site, can't wait to read the new book!!!!

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Your books are really swell. I especially liked the one about bunk 7 and the bunk cheer. I remembered it! word for word! I was there! My kids thought I was crazy, but I told them I was just "kinky."

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Kinky, Some friends and I saw you at Murder by the Book dinner last night (9/26), including the wild, succulant woman. We enjoyed your kevetching - as a matter of fact, we laughed so hard that our mascara was running all down our face and we had to do sme repair work before we had our picture taken with you! It was great fun! Just wanted to let you know that we intend to visit the Big (or is that Bug?)House and the Little Green Trailer one of these days, but don't hold your breath. We are interestedin the rescue ranch as two of us have your lithograph about Cuddles, which is framed nd hangs in both our offices. We'll get in touch with Cousin Nancy. Great talk last night! Best wishes on getting Road Kill made into a movie. MSSondra

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Tom Waits would be great as you in your upcomming film.................

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Hey Kinky, Saw you at Esmarelda books in the land of Delmartians, enjoyed the show and now am enjoying the book. Thanks, Raymond

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Kinky, your interview on KPFT in Houston today was NOT boring...haven't heard you on the radio for a long while...nice to hear something funny on the radio for a change.

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just finished new book. I sense you tried too hard and your usual humor seems contrived and somewhat stilted. You've done better. Don's photo on the dust jacket was excellent and flattering. Better luck with the upcoming works.

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One more thing, That country porn album that you mentioned in BFTP used to be one of my favorites. I didn't realize that you were one of the 50 or so people who actually purchased it along with me and my warped friends. I have lost that jewel and would l ve to get my hands on it again. Help.

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Hi Kinkster, Hope to see you in Kerrville this weekend at the Damron Benefit.

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hi kinky, this message is from June Reed: missed your book singing...so if i send my copy of your book will you sign it... i will include postage paid return .. also were you in a tv series that starred jack lord... it had something to do with the rodeo... please send a message to my friend at her e-mail.. thank you, JUNE REED

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Great to see there's some people still around in this country who can appreciate bawdy, politically incorrect and tasteless humor. I'll be tipping back a shot of Jameson from the bull's horn tonight and lighting up a cigar now that I know Kinky's new book is out.

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Thank you for being nice to my 76 year old Republican mother at the Kerrville book signing. She called you "the Texas Garrison Keillor"

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Love your books.Going to concert in Dallas,hope to get "Elvis Jesus Christ and Coca Cola signed.

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Kinky! You knit a great yarn! A good mystery aint Kosher unless it's Kinky, Kinky Friedman that is. Will you be coming to the Philadelphia area? Just picked up "Blast From The Past". I'm gonna sit down with my 20 year old cat, some 20 year old whiskey, (had to give up the fire sticks) and read this here book. Hope it is as good as the rest. God Bless all the Irregulars, may they live forever!

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Dear Kinky: That was a great turn out at Esmeralda's in Del Mar, CA last night. All of your fans got what they came for when they heard your lyrics. Thanks for the introduction to Thai Beer! Darlene LaMadrid

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Richard, It was great seeing you at the Esmeralda book store in Del Mar,CA. It brought back alot of crazy memories of Hollywood & Malibu, Tom Baker & Van Dyke Parks, The Jerry Lewis Telethon, Twinky, Snorting Wild Turkey, etc, etc, yada... I moved to San Diego area 18 years ago, went back to grad school, got a M.A. in counseling and spent 12 years running programs for drug-induced paranoid schizophrenics and bipolars, finally burned out on that 4 years ago. Been trying to write about it all ever since. Still playing country and blues accordion & writing songs. Hey, do you really read these things? Give me a blast at (760) 942-9113 or e-mail me. Hope we can get back in touch... yr ol' pal, michael glass

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You were a Blast tonight at Esmeralda Bookstore. Thanks for spending a little time in Del Mar. Kinkster fans always.

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I caught your show today on KPBS San Diego. Cousin, you are one of the greatest Jews of the last few decades of this millennium (and maybe the first few of the next)!I want you to be my sons' role model, be the chazan at my shul, and I want you to join my family and neighbors at our shabbos table.I would go on and on but I got me this urge to go out and buy me a cowboy hat to go over my yarmulke - or maybe I'll wear the yarmy on top of the cowboy hat. Ride on Jewboy, ride on!

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A hoot. I mean it. I will miss the Kinkster tonight in the San Diego area. Invite him to join fellow Texans (and writers) MShark and Hixup and several others, in the AOL Writers Club Messaging area, Fiction Writing, Writing Tips and Steam. Fellow hoots, t o, as far as that goes.

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Kinksta, you're a great american, a great writer and a great song and dance man. why hasn't HBO signed on for a 13 or 26 week episodic ramble with you and the village irregulars? get your people to call their people and get with it. we are waiting. jump sideways!!!!

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Re references to Aust. Breaker Morant,hero or villian? As a kid I loved the Boney books.Muchly enjoy yours. Thank-you for the entertainment.

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Kinky, my husband & I met you in Birmingham, AL last week at Books a Million for your book signing. we're the ones that bought about 8 books for you to sign. It was a pleasure to meet you and I guess we'll be seeing you on Imus in the near future. Tell the "I Ma " that the best feeling I ever got was when we decided to become wranglers for the ranch. Sincerely, Rory & Lisa

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Looking forward to seeing Kinky perform at Poor David's Pub in Dallas. We are huge Kinky Friedman fans...books and music.

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The name Kinky Freidman caught my attention, and the books held my interest. Then apon hearing about Kinky's band "The Texas Jewboys" I just have to find some of their music. Love the writing, I just hope that the music is as strange.

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Hi Kinkster, Saw You at Rams Head,Annapolis,MD. great show! Kacey was excellent as well! Opening act was fine also.Just finished your new book. Can't wait for more. Hope the new album hit's stores soon and is a million seller.When are you going to be on I us in the a.m. again

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I've been reading your books since Greenwich Killing Time and collecting your albums since Lasso from El Paso - keep up the great work. A Fan Cliff Wheaton

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Great site. Liked it a lot. Cool info about Kinky.

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Last January when I watched the President point his finger and say, "I did not have sexual relations with that woman," I said, "Ah, he's asserting the 'Eatin Ain't Cheatin'" defense. I heard Kinky perform an hysterically funny song of that title on the I us in the Morning show not more than a month or two prior the now-famous Presidential denial. I've not heard Kinky receive any praise, Pulitzer's or Grammy's or even any re-plays on Imus for his wizardry. What's up?

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Got to see Kinky at a book signing in Austin and had a wonderful time listening to him talk, sing and entertain. He is a great talent!!! J McClure

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Kinky,you're music has entertained me for 15 years Who would have guessed that you're prose could be even better? My question would be...Were you a child prodigy at chess? Live long & prosper!

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"Waitret! Waitret! Bring me a chicken-fried snake and some fish ice cream!!" Just read 'Roadkill' and laughed my ass off!

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absolutely tremndous old chap

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Kinky, Happy New Year! Wishing you good health, contentment, & prosperity for the year. I enjoyed the book-signing at Pampell's, especially my "bawdy" inscription! Best offer I have had all year. Thanks!!! See you soon. Peggy

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Being Dutch, I still decided to read the Kinkster in English- and it rocks. I study in Finland now, and I can recommend this to everybody for the long dark winter ahead.

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Your up coming visit to Houtin seems to coincide with Willie Nelson's visit to Houtin. Coincidence? I don't think so. culater.

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the best things about texas are kinky, joe bob briggs, molly ivins, and ann richards. most everybody else should just stand back, and let them take care of things.

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Kinky is the worlds second greatest writer, right after that Shakespeare guy. The both have a knack for summing up the human condition for all eternity. Thanks Kinky

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I've been reading and loving the adventures of the Kinkster and friends for years. I hope to keep on reading about them for years to come. And I have an absolutely enormous crush on Kinky...but then, who wouldn't?

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Kinkster-I enjoy your books. I love going to the bookstore and seeing your new releases. It always brings a smile. One day, when I ever get my stuff together, I plan on being a mystery writer. You have inspired me to base it on my real life experiences and do I have alot to tell! I hope it will be as entertaining as your books. Look out for me-I'll be sure to mention you as well as my other favorite authors.

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Read "Roadkill" and "Blast from the Past". Loved them.

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I just picked up Blast and am looking forward to diving in. Keep up the good work. I always look forward to getting a little Kinky.

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Enjoy your music. You're alot of fun.

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Do you can you forgive him for what he did to that cigar? Inquiring minds want to know.

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Thank you for existing. I stumbled upon one of your books accidentally. Normally I don't read mystery novels, but the title "Elvis, Jesus, and CocaCola" caught my eye. Your books have helped me through many lonely nights...Thanks

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Hey Kinky, when are you heading back to Sydney? - we're getting desperate down here. Also, did you manage to come into contact with any tarsiers while you were in Borneo?

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When are you coming to the Bay Area? If any place is on the "Kinkyside", it is here! "Blast From the Past" is terrific. Thanks for the fun. Any cigar-related thoughts in view of the Starr report?

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saw you for first time on Imus with willie...and then saw you again on Imus a few days later. enjoy your satire....

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HOW DO YOU LIVE WITH YOURSELF ?

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HOW DO YOU LIVE WITH YOURSELF ?

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IF I VOTE FOR A REPUBLICAN CANDADATE, WILL I BE VOTING FOR KEN AND BARBE STARR ?

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And who was it who had the line about spending millions of dollars discussing which was the best Star trek captain. Regards.

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Thanks for coming to DC!

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What's a nice Texas Jewboy like you doing on the internet? All God fearing people know enough to stay far away from this tool of the Devil.

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OK. My flipping fingers slipped. But it still thrills my soul.

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Write faster. My English 101 students still don't get it and I that thrills my soul.

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Just checking. See you on the beach. Catch you on the rebound. Cheers

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PLEASE REPLY IF YOU KNOW FOR SURE: Tom "The Bakerman" Baker, who was such a good friend to Kinky, and was so movingly eulogized in the foreword of 'Jesus, Elvis, & CocaCola' ; is this the same Tom Baker, notorious Brit actor, who so clearly defined Dr. Who for us all in the 70's ??? I've been wondering for about 2 years now, and would like to know... especially since his resurrection in the action of 'Blast from the Past!'...

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Kinky, You are my favorite author!

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Kinky,

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When is the Kinksta doing a book set in Australia ??

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When is Kinky's going to do a book set in Australia ???

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Got all the books. Just starting to read Blast. Keep em commin

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First time caller . . . . ROADKILL was my introduction to Kinky & Co. I couldn't figure out exactly why I liked it, so I bought BLAST FROM THE PAST. I'm enjoying it, too, but I'm still not sure why. I believe, however, that it has something to do with Kinky's harmless and refreshing insincerity. Underlying the glibness are characters genuinely damaged and frightened by a twentieth century gone awry. Therein lies the charm. The reader knows that wisecracking of this order is just one more heartbreak to the right of tears. Kinky and the Village Irregulars are thinking men in a world that may no longer deserve serious reflection.

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Kinky, The new novel is a wonderful introduction to your New York City cohorts. Keep it up and I'll keep buyin'.

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I am looking for copies of Kinky's first books that I believe are now out of print. They include "Greenwich Killing Time," "A Case of Lone Star," "When the Cat's Away," and "Musical Chairs." If anyone knows the whereabouts of these books please let me k ow. Thanks!

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This orange blooded longhorn from the mid seventies now is in New Zealand and still loves the Kinkster. Come back for another visit soon, please.

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This orange blooded longhorn from the mid seventies now is in New Zealand and still loves the Kinkster. Come back for another visit soon, please.

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Have read all your books and am currently reading "Blast from the Past" Kinky is just the greatest. Loved all the books.

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Kinky Friedman rules ! You are a great novelist !! Thanks.

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Long Time Kinkster Fan cmw

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Kinky never fails to please. "Blast from the Past" is up to his usual standards

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Thanks for some very great reads! And thanks for some great music!

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I cried when your cat died.

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I am interested in working at your father's camp. How can I contact the appropriate person? Thanks.

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great books. I'm enjoying them all. Where do you get all of you expressions?!!

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The Kinkster needs to be gracing the cover of Cigar Aficianado!

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Hey Kinkster . . . been a rabid fan since before 'Sold American' . . . got all yer great thoughts and ruinations on vinyl, cd's, and books . . . currently working my way through 'blast' . . . thanks for all the good times and pleasant moments . . . love y '

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You're my favorite Kinkster!! Love your music, love your books. From one lefty feline lover to another, you're great. I always remember that 'they ain't making Jews like Jesus anymore!'

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Hi! Im 14 and the book road kill is great! My mom, dad and bro introduced me to kinky books and I love them! I hate most mysterys but this is great! This is the first kinky book That I have ever read and to tell you the truth when I first started read ng this I'm like" Whoa this guys fucked up!" But I love it , I also loved the parts with your cat and the puppethead. These books are fast reads except it take me twice as long because I have to go aroung the house telling everybody the great parts in the book!

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Read the books, got the CD, and this is excellent as well.

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Excellent. Killer Bee!

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Criminy! Did the Kinkster DIE or something? The way everybody kisses his ass in the guest book, you'd think he was Princess Di or something! Get a grip, and stop slobbering on your keyboard. It's embarrassing. Ain't you got no pride? (OK, I'm just funnin' ya. I enjoy KF just as much as the next guy. Drop-kick me if you gotta. I ain't a total mo-ron - some of my best friends are Kinky)

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Howdy

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Sure glad we all don't remember much of the 70's. We met(?) during the cosmic cowboy outrage of Austin/Armadillo--when Franklin was wearing the Planter Peanut costume yelling "get your hot nuts here". Happy to have lived through it. Your books (esp. road ill) and music have always been a hoot--keep on offending people. .... 'em, if they can't take a joke! No I don't work for the govt.--just teach school in NB.

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Hi Kinky, I am a huge fan of your work. If you're ever in Colorado stop by my irish pub "Clancys irish pub" In Breckenridge and I 'll make you a vodka Mc Govern... Regards Des

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I enjoyed your songs while in college, now I'm enjoying your books even more.

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Hey Kinky, I have been a fan since the early 70s when you played at McGill Univ. I will see you at the San Diego signing. Too bad there are no west coast shows. If you are in the mood, I might be able to find you a venue for that night. Eric

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I'll see you at Echo Hill in 99!!!

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Dear Kinkster: It's been a real pleasure listenin' and readin' for all these years. I've been wondering, though, nowadays, with all that's going on, when you get up in the morning, do you now take a "Clinton" instead of a "Nixon"? Just curious.

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Just checked your calendar - see you at Niles Wine Bar in SA!

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Kinky - A mutual friend, Jules LeMelle, visited with us on our porch last night. We have known Jules for a number of years and always enjoy him. He gave us a signed copy of the Blue Jew/Green Trailer postor. We would like for you to sign it, too, if you are ever around San Antonio. Better yet, come by and have a cold one! Have a great Labor Day weekend!

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Stumbled upon your homepage. Greetings from another Friedman.Musician, author(of spontaneous music). I'd also like to tell you that I've been enjoying reading about life from a New York, "lower Manhattan" perspective.(I've still got a loft on Franklin and Broadway, although I'm now living in Berlin!!!! Take care, David Friedman

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Hi, all you Kinkster fans around the world. Haven't got my copy of the new book Blast from the past yet, it sure will be welcome when it comes to the stores here in Sweden

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Greetings from London, England. I've read some of your books and love them - killer bee, you could say! Keep 'em coming!

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Kinky, greetings from a major fan in Austin. I just got my copy of Blast from the Past in the mail today & can't wait to start on it. Needless to say, I've read all of your other books (except Musical Chairs--I haven't "invested" in that one yet). I'm nfortunately gonna miss you in Dallas at Poor David's Pub. Bummer! Keep up the good work!!

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Found this page and wanted to leave my mark. Picked your book up by accident in a library and I was enthralled. If you ever get down to Corpus Christi, look me up. What's all this gripe about Rambam?

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go kinkster go

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Dear Kinky, I am reading "Blast From the Past" and I'm loving it. I live in Bandera.....we're practically neighbors. I wish I knew you, because to put it frankly...you crack my ass up. See you soon at your book signing at Remember the Alamo. Sincerely, Lisabeth Stricker

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In my darkest days, when i was BETWEEN elvis and coca cola, wearing old lace and chasing armadilloes or were they chasing me? , i found god bless john wayne; the rest is history; mystery and mine. so where does a person get cd s of yrs in canada; CD/s i cannot believe it; someone told me they had you and the texas jewboys on tape but i said it was likely the wrong conversation and moved on. thank god you are coming to minneapolis; texas is too far to go this time of year. and BLAST FROM THE PAST is the name of the big festival at the forks in winnipeg, manitoba on labour day weekend; coco taylor, bill clinton, ricky scaggs and a billion others won t be there since northwest and air canada are jerking the world around.

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HI KINKY: JUST WANTED TO SAY HI AND WISH YOU THE BEST. I LIKE YOUR WEB PAGE AND WILL CHECK IT FOR NEW STUFF. WE ARE ALL PLANING TO SEE YOU AT POOR DAVIDS PUB IN DALLAS. SEE YOU THEN THE RINGS

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hey y'all- see ya on the 17th in alabama!