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“There's this idea that there was a point in our childhood when we were in some way better than we are now and we should try to hang on to that.”

Quote by John Darnielle

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John Darnielle, born on March 16, 1967, is a talented musician renowned for his unique songwriting and musical style in the indie music scene. more

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