Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Claire Danes
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Jun 12, 2023 Claire Danes, an Emmy-winning actress famous for her roles in *Homeland* and *Fleishman Is In Trouble*, shares her giddy excitement about friendship with Conan. She reveals how her fascination with mimicry launched her acting career. Claire reminisces about throwing costume parties and discusses an emotionally gripping scene from her latest show. The conversation dips into the challenges of motherhood and the complexities of performance, filled with personal anecdotes and laughter.
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Early Encounters
- Conan recalls meeting Claire Danes years ago, possibly when she promoted "My So-Called Life."
- He feels a strange paternal pride in her success, though he played no part in it.
SoHo Childhood
- Claire Danes discusses her artistic upbringing in SoHo, New York, where her parents were visual artists.
- She mentions the transformation of factories into artist studios during her childhood.
Mimicry and Acting
- Claire Danes's earliest acting memory involves mimicking her preschool teacher's sleeping twitch.
- This sparked an interest in verisimilitude and exploring the human experience through acting.