I'm exceptionally open with my own parents, and they're exceptionally open with me. Claire Danes exceptionallyopenparent Change image and share on social
Acting is a humiliating job, from start to finish. Claire Danes actfinishhumiliate Change image and share on social
I actually think in some ways that it might be more challenging to be bipolar because it's so mercurial - it's so ever-changing. You can't get any traction. You can't build on a system. Whereas, somebody who has Asperger's, which is certainly a much more forgiving expression of autism, can create models for coping and build on them over time. Claire Danes aspergerautismbipolar share on social
My first offer was when I was 12, and it was for a soap opera. And I turned it down because I knew that I was an unformed actor, and I didn't want to develop bad habits. Claire Danes actorbaddevelop Change image and share on social
There was a solid year and a half, perhaps two years, after making 'Temple Grandin,' when I didn't do anything. I just didn't have much patience for roles that were silly, or light, or inconsequential. Claire Danes grandinhalfinconsequential share on social
Actors want to surprise themselves. When it's really good, you kind of transcend yourself, and that happens infrequently. Very, very rarely. Claire Danes actorgoodinfrequently Change image and share on social
I'm so impressed by Jennifer Lawrence and Carey Mulligan. They have this exquisite taste. They are very gifted in their ability to make great choices. Claire Danes abilitycareychoice Change image and share on social
There's certainly something very uncomfortable about the voyeurism involved in being in the press, being an actor, where people have a seemingly insatiable curiosity about, you. Claire Danes actorcuriosityinsatiable Change image and share on social
I've always had a really active imagination. Lots of kids have imaginary friends. Mine just took on a rather demonic form. Claire Danes activedemonicform Change image and share on social
Every time I make a movie, I'm prepared for it to become influential and career-defining - but I have no control over these things. Claire Danes careercontroldefine Change image and share on social