Claire Danes Quotes & Sayings (Page 5)

“Actors want to surprise themselves. When it's really good, you kind of transcend yourself, and that happens infrequently. Very, very rarely.”

“College was just so essential for my sense of self and my development.”

“I do know how to fire a machine gun, so be warned! I'm trained!”

“I would not say that secret-keeping is one of my finer skills, actually.”

“People confuse fame with validation or love. But fame is not the reward. The reward is getting fulfilment out of doing the thing you love.”

“So much of my job is about finding another job, and that's really boring.”

“I discovered Christopher Isherwood in college. His writing style is so direct, warm, and inclusive.”

“You don't realize how useful a therapist is until you see yourself on e and discover you have more problems than you ever dreamed of.”

“You have to pick your battles on set.”

“My go-to gifts are scarves from my friend Matin Maulawizada's nonprofit organization, Afghan Hands, which supports disenfranchised women in Afghanistan. In exchange for their beautiful embroidery, the women are given financial aid and classes in math and literacy. The scarves are all stunning and one of a kind.”