Claire Danes Quotes

Autism does exist on a spectrum, and there are so many manifestations of it, so many kinds of expressions of it. And every case is particular.

If you do something that you're not genuinely passionate about, it is a little soul-crushing. Just not worth it.

Acting is the greatest answer to my loneliness that I have found.

What I needed was a connection to life that was real and lasting.

Fame doesn't end loneliness.

Psychology and acting are very closely linked. It's just about studying people and how they work. It can be an incredible discipline and exercise.

There is real honor in being a total goofball

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

Relationships are a constant negotiation and balance.

Find as many opportunities as you can and clock as many hours as you can.

I really liked Yale, although it was extremely intimidating. When I visited the campus, I was hiding behind trees, I felt so unworthy.

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.

I was told that my going to college wouldn't be good for my career. I think that's nonsense. It's good to empower yourself by cutting yourself off from this business every once in a while.

At every stage in life you think about death. But teenagers especially are sort of invincible. They're not supposed to be thinking about dying yet, or else they'd be too afraid to live.

I get a little jealous of these actor boys. They walk into a club, and in two seconds flat there are swarms of girls who are wanting so badly to touch them or just say hello. That's not the case with me, or any other girl I know.

Huge events take place on this earth every day. Earthquakes, hurricanes, even glaciers move. So why couldn't he just look at me?

I love love and falling in love, but it can get pretty flat real fast.

Any story is better with a little love in it, right?

I'm human. I think people see me as sweeter and softer than I do.

Tel Aviv is the most party time place in the world.

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

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

Anybody who knows how to make a good movie, knows that it's a collaborative undertaking. To deny that its really dangerous.

It's my job to find the cornel of truth and then exaggerate, exaggerate, exaggerate until it's of an appropriate scale.

I think I would make a lousy stay-at-home mom. It just wouldn't suit me.