Leon Bridges (Todd Michael Bridges) Quotes

I like to wear short-sleeved collared shirts and high-waist trousers with shiny shoes. And at night, when I'm playing, I'll often wear suits. But it started with my uncle's vintage clothes.

Leon Bridges

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• Justice is revenge.

  

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• Most of my songs start out as being very aggressive and guitar-driven.

  

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• I like to wear short-sleeved collared shirts and high-waist trousers with shiny shoes. And at night, when I'm playing, I'll often wear suits. But it started with my uncle's vintage clothes.

  

  Leon Bridges
  • High
  • Night
  • Shoes