NY's naked cowboy celebrates 25 years in the buff
STORY: '25 years later, people say I look exactly the same and I am, minus 19 pounds.'
New York's 'Naked Cowboy' is celebrating 25 years in the buff
Robert Burck makes a living performing in Times Square
dressed only in underpants, boots and a cowboy hat
He marked his anniversary by performing on a replica of the Statue of Liberty's torch
'To be a legend? Well, I wouldn't go that far, I like 'icon' better. I always wanted to be successful, be important. On a day to day basis, it's comforting at times, but it's the same life. Having that extra layer of validation, if you will, you make the effort and things happen the way you want them to, it's favorable, naturally you feel like you're emboldened by that. But still, it doesn't matter. When I woke up this morning, I had no choice but to get moving and do the same. I mean, you become what you're doing, so it's awesome. It feels great.'
Date: February 1, 2021
'The Naked Cowboy' performs in all weathers
In 2009, he ran for mayor of New York City, promising to bring 'the naked truth'
