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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.

Claire Danes

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Claire Danes
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: April 12
Actor
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Film Actor
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Manhattan borough
New York City
Claire Catherine Danes
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