“I get nostalgic about having lived in Ames, Iowa, even though being a vegetarian in Iowa is not fun.” Quote by John Darnielle
“I really love Durham more than any place I've ever been; some small towns can be really provincial and strangling, but Durham is the best city in the world.” WorldCitiesTownsSmall TownCities In The WorldStranglingDurham Author:John Darnielle
“Every place on earth has a frequency. It's not good or bad, it's just the way it is, and if you can attune yourself to that frequency, then you can find comfort in that.” IfsWayEarthComfortFrequency Author:John Darnielle
“You can get into anything if you are determined. I always thought that with music, too.” IfsDetermined Author:John Darnielle
“I don't like to say, "Oh, I don't like this kind of music." I like to listen to it and try to see what people who like it get out of it.” PeopleTryingKind Author:John Darnielle
“From a very young age, I was the kind of kid you can just put anywhere and I'd still find stuff to be stoked about.” KindStillsKidsAgeYoungStuffYoung Age Author:John Darnielle
“I always want to try and see what the appeal is in anything. It's the healthiest and most honest approach.” WantTryingHonestApproachAppeals Author:John Darnielle
“Therefore if a man look sharply and attentively, he shall see Fortune; for though she be blind, yet she is not invisible.” IfsMenLooksBlindFortuneInvisible Author:Francis Bacon
“You learn to present dark things without including their ability to harm, treasuring them for what they are.” DarkAbilityIncludingHarmDark Things Author:John Darnielle
“The reality of having a kid involves day-to-day practicality - not broader philosophical outlooks.” RealityKidsPhilosophicalDay To DayOutlookPracticality Author:John Darnielle
“My son, who sees me almost every day of his life, will look at me and go, "I know that dude! I like that dude!" It's incredibly affirming.” KnowsLooksSonMy SonLook At MeAffirming Author:John Darnielle