about to add that I was asking for his opinion on his story, but he interrupted and began telling the story anyway. He had just gotten a new bike with the clip-in pedals and was biking down U Street when all of a sudden, he had to stop at an intersection. So he braked, and since his feet were clipped in to his pedals, he fell over. And of course it was necessary to mime this fall as a cheap way of initiating physical contact with my (non-lipsticked) friend.

That was it. It was not a good story. AND, he showed no sign of being bedazzled by the red lip. Neither did his friends when they sauntered over. They were much more interested in the lovely ladies next toAuguste de Pradines

Auguste Linstant de Pradines, also known as August de Pradines, Ti Candio or Kandjo (10 September 1879 – October 1947) was an influential Haitian musician who largely created the archetype of the Haitian troubadour. 
Over nearly five decades, de Pradines composed love songs as well as songs of political and social commentary, traveling throughout Haiti to perform in clubs, at private parties, in theaters, and outdoor rallies.
de Pradines had twelve children, including his daughter Emerante de Pradines Morse who also became a prominent Haitian musician, as did her son, Richard Auguste Morse, and another of Auguste de Pradines' grandsons, Michel Martelly, who also served as president of Haiti (2011-2016).

Early & personal life

Auguste Linstant de Pradines was born in Paris, France on 10 September 1879.
He was the