Kinky Friedman, 'The Christmas Pig'

Published November 29, 2006 at 10:00 AM EST

Author and musician Kinky Friedman talks about his music and his new book, The Christmas Pig: A Fable.

He also discusses his recent political campaign as an independent candidate for Governor of Texas.

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Kinky Friedman, Author, The Christmas Pig: A Fable

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