William Finnegan Quotes

Poor-country surf communities can be complex and, to some extent, leveling. The fisherman's kid is competing head to head with the plutocrat's gilded son. Your father can't buy you a good frontside hack.

William Finnegan

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  William Finnegan
  • Kids
  • Father
  • Community