Tom DeLonge (Thomas Matthew DeLonge Jr.) Quotes

When you see opportunities in your life, you've got to analyze, 'Why was that choice given to me?

Tom DeLonge Blink-182

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• When you see opportunities in your life, you've got to analyze, 'Why was that choice given to me?

  

  Tom DeLonge Blink-182
  • Life
  • Choice
  • Opportunities