Daniel Johnston quotes

Daniel Johnston was an American musician and visual artist known for his emotionally raw songwriting and lo-fi recordings. His work attracted a cult following and influenced many alternative and indie musicians. He became an iconic figure for his honesty, vulnerability, and struggle with mental illness. Here are 6 of his quotes:

Most of the worst things said about me, I've said myself. (Daniel Johnston)

I wish I had never got manic depression. When I was in junior high, I didn't know what was the matter with me. It was as if I'd died or something. Now that I go to a clinic and get the right kind of medicine, I am not as depressed as I used to be.

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For the longest time I was afraid I'd have to keep on working at the factories. There was a steel mill and a pottery; if you didn't go to college, you went to work in those places.

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I like to tour, but I prefer to tour in the United States. If I go overseas, I tend to get into trouble.

Daniel Johnston

When I was a kid, I always thought that I'd be a comic book artist. It took a long time to start thinking that I could be a musician.

Daniel Johnston

I've got something to live for, because I always wanted to be an artist; I always wanted to be famous.

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Daniel Johnston

Daniel Johnston - Image

Photo: Paul Hudson from United Kingdom, CC BY 2.0

Occupation: American Musician
Born: January 22, 1961
Died: September 10, 2019
Quotes count: 6

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