Rod Stewart Quotes

My father, being a Scotsman, taught me to look after finances. I'm shrewd. Some people may call me tight.

Rod Stewart

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• My father, being a Scotsman, taught me to look after finances. I'm shrewd. Some people may call me tight.

  

  Rod Stewart
  • Father
  • Taught
  • Finance