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When I was a kid, I was a big science fiction fan, but current horror books were harder to get your hands on.
John Darnielle
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John Darnielle
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: March 16
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The reality of having a kid involves day-to-day practicality - not broader philosophical outlooks.
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Literature is a mystical place for me. It's not dry. It's where miracles happen.
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I don't really have any position to complain about my job. Yeah, every job has its moments like, Ah, you know, it's Wednesday. But I'm blessed. I love my work.
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