“There's the dual challenge of wanting to speak from an authentic place...” — John Darnielle Quote

“There's the dual challenge of wanting to speak from an authentic place, and then being able to be honest about it. Even in the most mannered art, I think that's what people value, is a voice that comes from a real place.”

“For me, moving is always a big opportunity. It's just a enough of a shift in outlook that every time I move, it seems to open something up.”

“A book is a journey: It's a thing you agree to go on with somebody, and I think every reader's experience of a book is going to be different.”

“We were always authentic when it came to our style. From when we started to the height of our fame, we've always been consistent in our look because how we dressed was a result of how we felt. We weren't playing dress-up.”

“We have to stand up for what we believe in, even when we might not be popular for it. Honesty starts with being ourselves, authentic and true to who we are and what we believe in, and that may not always be popular, but it will always let you follow your dreams and your heart.”