This person comments not only on Darren's talent, but also Darren's kindness to his fans. 



Note:  I scrolled down the Twitter pages of both Sara and Patrick for the period of Season 6 Glee, and I did not see any tweets indicating either of them followed Glee or Darren.




Kevin Hines is a motivational speaker, a bestselling author, documentary filmmaker, and a mental health advocate.   In July 2015, he had written an article about Darren in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, entitled "Hedwig & The Angry Inch:  Expectations Blown," but the link to the article no longer works.   Some excerpts from Kevin's article were preserved by some of Darren's fans. 

Kevin Hines wrote:
The Crisses fostered Darren’s whole heart. They supported his theatrical vision. In doing so, he knew, whatever he wanted to become, he could. Moreover, he would. His true talent is a rare commodity that I fear so many actors and artists do not have and cannot obtain. It was clear during his rendition of Hedwig, that he had it down pat..

Darren is on a wonderful journey. Around every corner, through every crevasse, and beyond every turn he will not cease to amaze us all. Darren Criss, is in my opinion, one of the greatest, most talented, mesmerizing, versatile and powerful performers we will ever have the pleasure to enjoy.

— Hedwig & The Angry Inch: Expectations Blown - kevinhinesstory.com
July 13, 2015

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Another excerpt:

Kevin Hines wrote:
There were some junctures within the show that feel like a Darren Criss, visceral, palpable, ingenious ad-libbing experimental event. Maybe it was the way that Criss never held back, and never once tried to please. He audaciously played the infamous character Hedwig . . . It was as the Twitter hashtag these last few months has so clearly said, #DarrenIsHedwig..

What I saw on that stage was a young singer, dancer, actor, and artist (an absolute triple threat) who gave himself entirely to such an endeavor. His role was ambitious, and it was eccentric. Little do most know that young Mr. Criss has been wishing for this day, playing this role. On this very stage since he was 16 years old, since he was first introduced to the story by his older brother, Chuck. A #TheaterHistorian and a true thespian, Darren has seemingly always been.

— Hedwig & The Angry Inch: Expectations Blown - kevinhinesstory.com
July 13, 2015

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