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Reynolds is a self-proclaimed outcast. As a kid that had big aspirations, he never spoke about those dreams with anyone. Much of that reservation came from dealing with anxiety and depression. He says, ‘I was too afraid of my heart being broken if my dreams didn’t come true, so I never said anything. I tried to do the best I could with what I had; what would come, would come. So to be here now, it’s a crazy thing.’

When asked to elaborate more on his depression and anxiety, Dan demurs, saying he doesn’t like to draw attention to it. ‘For some people, it’s in their blood to be happy. Other people have to work for it, but at the end of the day, it is what it is. I’m sure there’s a lot of people who deal with a bunch more than me — harder things. But yeah, it’s definitely something I struggle with. Music has been my way out; it’s the light at the end of the tunnel. That’s why I chose to pursue it.’

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