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.
John DarnielleDiagnoses exist to help get people services they need - but there's no such thing as mental illness. We're all mentally ill.
John DarnielleI couldn't name more than a couple of good drum'n'bass acts, and I have no idea what's big in the dance world right now.
John DarnielleWhen you punish a person for dreaming his dream, don't expect him to thank or forgive you.
John DarnielleIn the present political situation, it's an interesting phenomenon to look at: what is the appeal of an autocratic leader? Why do people want somebody who yells at them? For most of us, that's so hard to understand. Who wants that? I think there are a lot of people for whom that fulfills some kind of need.
John Darnielle