Adele Quotes

There is nothing that would upset me more than my dad being bribed by the press. It's like, 'Just let them run it, then. Don't you give them ammunition.'

Adele

• Dad
• Run
• Press
• Ammunition

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  Adele
  • Dad
  • Run
  • Press