mini review of The Devil and Daniel Johnston

[urbpan]

An eccentric and possibly brilliant songwriter insists on being a celebrity, despite falling somewhere between awkward and unbearable as a performer. Above all, Daniel Johnston's story is remarkable for the many times that it could have ended in tragedy, but did not--yet. His mental illness may drive his art, but it takes him from parent's

Comments

[apathy]

i think his life pretty much is the tradegy, hah.

the devil has texas!

[squid_ink]

I TiVod this.. I have a feeling i'll get ten minutes into it and bail.

I'd rather watch the series on Mormons that was on PBS.

[treeclimber47]

I've always enjoyed his song "Speedy Motorcycle". That's the main lyric anyway. Don't know if it's actually the title of the song.

[urbpan]

That's my favorite, too (Speeding Motorcycle).

[treeclimber47]

I'm so bad about misunderstanding song lyrics. Speeding motorcycle it is. Thanks!