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 Copy Share Image
I finally realized that yeah I did want to be an actor and it wasn't out of habit, but I needed to grow up for myself and then kind of re-enter the industry with a sound understanding of what my… — Claire Danes Copy Share Image
My character was kidnapped by the Terminator and I was kidnapped by the Terminator production. — Claire Danes Copy Share Image
I think it's important to never play 'crazy' - you have to know what kind of crazy you're playing. — Claire Danes Copy Share Image
I hadn't been free from adult responsibilities since I was 12, and I needed to experience that. I really needed to just be a… — Claire Danes Copy Share Image
Counterterrorism isn't really about the nunchakus, the guns and gadgets. It's about psychology. — Claire Danes Copy Share Image
Growing up in New York with artist parents - a very liberal environment, where we were always encouraged to challenge the status quo -… — Claire Danes Copy Share Image
I was told that going to college wouldn't be good for my career, but I think that's nonsense. It's good to empower yourself by… — Claire Danes Copy Share Image
I could truly have gone through life thinking that women were these venomous creatures. Turns out, they're not. — Claire Danes Copy Share Image
Voice over can be tricky. It can be dangerous because it's over-used or inappropriately used. — Claire Danes Copy Share Image
I think people who make movies and have invested a lot of money in them get frightened that if they challenge an audience they… — Claire Danes Copy Share Image
I was a pretty nerdy kid. I was pretty nerdy. I'm still kind of nerdy. I have all of the worst qualities of being… — Claire Danes Copy Share Image
