I was a serious kid to an absurd degree. I was overwhelmed with responsibility. You know, trying to play grown up. I overdid it. Claire Danes absurddegreegrow Change image and share on social
The first time I realised I was patriotic was after September 11th. Claire Danes 11thpatrioticrealise Change image and share on social
Growing up in New York with artist parents - a very liberal environment, where we were always encouraged to challenge the status quo - I think for a long time I confused jingoism with patriotism. And that is a mistake. Claire Danes artistchallengeconfuse share on social
People in the CIA, they marry each other. They're like actors! We have to travel without much warning to far-flung places, and it's very hard to communicate what our experiences are like to those in the outside world. Claire Danes actorciacommunicate share on social
I discovered Christopher Isherwood in college. His writing style is so direct, warm, and inclusive. Claire Danes christophercollegedirect Change image and share on social
By the time I went to Yale, I'd been acting for a long time and I was really tired of it. I was restless - and a little bored - and I was really eager to investigate different parts of myself. Claire Danes actboreeager Change image and share on social
I was a very confident child. I knew I wanted to be an actress from the age of 5. Claire Danes actressagechild Change image and share on social
I do know how to fire a machine gun, so be warned! I'm trained! Claire Danes firegunmachine Change image and share on social
Growing up, I wanted desperately to please, to be a good girl. Claire Danes desperatelygirlgood Change image and share on social
I have to say that my dad's face is very malleable. He's barely got any cartilage in his face. I think I maybe inherited that Play-Doh-like physicality from him. Claire Danes barelycartilagedad Change image and share on social