John Roger Stephens (John Legend) Quotes

I've never put out a song that I wasn't completely proud of and that I didn't love. In that sense, I've never felt like I sold out in any way.

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• I've never put out a song that I wasn't completely proud of and that I didn't love. In that sense, I've never felt like I sold out in any way.

  

  John Roger Stephens
  • Song
  • Proud