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Will Sheff as told to David Daley

Will Sheff (<a href='http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-667657p1.html'>Christian Bertrand</a> via <a href='http://www.shutterstock.com/'>Shutterstock</a>/Salon)

Okkervil River’s Will Sheff: I wish someone had told a nerdy teen that someday being smart would be cool!

Will Sheff as told to David Daley