As Kenny Kramer says in this interview, Larry David based the character of Kramer on him and “the rest is history.” This interview took place when Mr. Kramer was down in Key West, Florida. It’s a good look into the man who inspired a character that everyone knows!

This interview was originally broadcast on radio. Kenny Kramer is a stand-up comedian and the real-life inspiration behind the character Cosmo Kramer on the hit television sitcom "Seinfeld." He is also a tour guide taking New York City visitors on "Kramer's Reality Tour," a 3-hour multi-media stage, bus and New York City's sites and sounds made famous in the world famous TV show.

Kenny Kramer has also been a manager for a British reggae band and creator of an electronic jewelry item. He has been featured on Oprah, the Today Show, Dateline NBC, Maury Povich, CNN, ET, CNBC, MSNBC, MTV, Inside Edition, Extra, Access Hollywood and countless other television programs.

He has also run for Mayor of New York, served as a correspondent for Hard Copy. He wrote, produced and hosted "Kramer's New York" segments for Fox5's Good-Day N.Y.

Here the real Kenny Kramer shares his outlook on life...and more.

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