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You don't need to drink if you have emotional problems.

Bradford Cox

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Bradford Cox
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: May 15
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Athens
Georgia
Bradford James Cox
Atlas Sound
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I'm tired of watching attractive people trying to be ugly, struggling for authenticity. Why not be yourself?
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