I think the self is complicated, that at various times we are all various people, and wrestling actually does a lot with that. You have things like heel turns where a person goes from being a good guy to a bad guy. John Darnielle badcomplicategood share on social
When I'm writing a song, I'm just making stuff up as I go along. John Darnielle makesongstuff Change image and share on social
If I go see a band, and they play, like, zero from any of their old albums, I'm very happy about that. I do not want to see the bands of my youth playing the songs of my youth. I hate that. John Darnielle albumbandhappy Change image and share on social
Readings are more like weaving a tapestry. Possibly people are getting a cathartic release - but music is physical. Music pummels you. It's got a beat; it's loud. Whereas this is more cerebral. John Darnielle beatcatharticcerebral Change image and share on social
People like to say how much they like stuff, but with 'The Sunset Tree,' people shared stories about what it meant for them. And that stuff's so humbling and amazing. John Darnielle amazehumblemean Change image and share on social
I hang out and sign records for an hour or two hours every night, and I like to hear as many people's stories as I can, because if somebody wants to share their story with me, I want to honor that. John Darnielle hanghearhonor Change image and share on social
I love Joan Didion, but I love her writing. I don't think meeting her could solve my problems or make me understand the world better. John Darnielle didionjoanlove Change image and share on social
A song is fire. You react to it primally, instantly. You don't have to decide whether you like it, and you don't really have to sit down and think about it much after you're done listening to it. It really does run through you like wind. John Darnielle decidefireinstantly share on social
I always worry that I'm a dilettante: I know something about lots of things but don't have exhaustive knowledge of much. John Darnielle dilettanteexhaustiveknowledge Change image and share on social
I think wrestling is the one that presents theater for people who want to see some theater but don't necessarily have to dress up or be quiet while they're watching. John Darnielle dressnecessarilypeople Change image and share on social
