Quotes by Claire Danes

"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."

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"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."

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"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."

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"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."

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"Growing up in New York City, I was always encouraged to question authority, and I think I confused patriotism with jingoism."

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"Narciso Rodriguez was my first fashion big brother. He made my wedding dress, which was wonderful."

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"Growing up, I wanted desperately to please, to be a good girl."

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