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 Patience
I've always had a really active imagination. Lots of kids have imaginary friends. Mine just took on a rather demonic form. Claire Danes Imagination
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 Dad
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 Travel
It's funny with jeans now, because if they don't feel like a pair of sweatpants, I don't have patience for them anymore! I think I'm becoming increasingly lazy. Claire Danes Patience
I used to have nightmares when I was a little kid that I woke up prematurely and opened all the Christmas presents. And then I would be so relieved when I woke up and I realized that I hadn't done it. Claire Danes Christmas
I took three years off. I differentiated myself from the industry. Found my identity - sort of... I haven't graduated yet. I'm not legitimately educated yet, but maybe one day. Claire Danes Graduation
Every three seconds in the developing world, a child dies needlessly due to lack of basic health care and other things we all take for granted. Claire Danes Health
Growing up in New York City, I was always encouraged to question authority, and I think I confused patriotism with jingoism. Claire Danes Patriotism
I have a huge, active imagination, and I think I'm really scared of being alone; because if I'm left to my own devices, I'll just turn into a madwoman. Claire Danes Alone
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 Patriotism
I like marriage. I feel very secure. It helps when you are in love with the person you are married to. Claire Danes Marriage
I have a huge, active imagination, and I think I'm really scared of being alone; because if I'm left to my own devices, I'll just turn into a madwoman. Claire Danes Imagination
I've always very earnestly tried to do my best, so I just have to trust that and forgive myself for being fallible. Claire Danes Trust
Narciso Rodriguez was my first fashion big brother. He made my wedding dress, which was wonderful. Claire Danes Wedding
