Cool parents, I thought, are the ones who know nothing. It made me feel a little sad for mine, but I didn't say any of this. - John Darnielle
Their boots were black and shiny and your treasures gleamed like stars,Bones from deep down in the fertile crescent. - John Darnielle
When you punish a person for dreaming his dreamDon't expect him to thank or forgive you. - John Darnielle