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“My dad was a really good surfer, and by the time I was 10, he was dragging me ou…” — Xavier Rudd

My dad was a really good surfer, and by the time I was 10, he was dragging me out on some good days at Bells. I'd reckon they were solid, 6-foot days, and he'd tell me to wait on the shoulder. I'd see him coming through the barrel, and he'd just scream at me to go. I'd drop in, and he'd give me a hoot from behind - I've always loved it.
Xavier Rudd
Xavier Rudd Musician • Australian
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