THE WRITER'S FIELD GUIDE FOR UNCASUAL LIVING

THE WRITER'S FIELD GUIDE FOR UNCASUAL LIVING

What My Failed Emo Band Taught Me About Everything

Ten hard-won life lessons from five years of being in The John Wilkes Kissing Booth.

Sep 30, 2025
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The John Wilkes Kissing BoothThe John Wilkes Kissing Booth
2000-2005

It’s 2:47 AM somewhere between Barstow and oblivion, and I’m staring at the dome light of our Dodge van while Jory snores into his drum cases as if it’s true love. The heater died in Phoenix, the CD player is held together with electrical tape and false hope, and after gas, food, and merch split, we have exactly $23.47 to split five ways until we reach …

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