"There was a solid year and a half, perhaps two years, after making 'Temple Grandin,' when I didn't d..." — Claire Danes

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

I have this home in New York, I have a long-term relationship with my boyfriend, who's from Australia, and I had this business that I had maintain. Even though I wasn't actively shooting, there's a lot of peripheral work.

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

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.