Top 109 Quotes by Claire Danes

Counterterrorism isn't really about the nunchakus, the guns and gadgets. It's about psychology.

I am not a genius. But I am nerdy.

I became very successful at a young age... I had lots of opportunities and lots of power and had no idea how to focus it.

I should be so lucky to be a misfit. I aspire to be a misfit.

You know, let a few years go by until I hit my midlife crisis. Then that can be documented on film.

I think it's important to never play 'crazy' - you have to know what kind of crazy you're playing.

I was a serious kid to an absurd degree. I was overwhelmed with responsibility. You know, trying to play grown up. I overdid it.

I can get a dance party started pretty much anywhere and anytime.

I know, it's true. I've played these tortured teenagers. I can't wait to shed that image.

I was a very confident child. I knew I wanted to be an actress from the age of 5.