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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.

John Darnielle

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John Darnielle
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: March 16
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Singer-Songwriter
Bloomington
Indiana
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