“When I first thought about becoming Jane Austen I had to forget about the fear, or at least choose something else to focus on because it was becoming paralysing, I couldn't focus. I felt frightened, not so much by her fans' reaction to my performance but that I would be playing someone who I think is a legend, who I respect and admire so much. I didn't want to fail, so I was putting a lot of pressure on myself.” ThinkingWantFirstsWould BeFeltForgetFocusFailingFansBecomingPerformancesPressureReactionsAdmireFrightenedLegendsJaneAustenPlaying Someone Author:Anne Hathaway
“My passion is interior decorating. My goal for the next years is to get into carpentry, because I really want to learn how to make my own furniture.” WantYearsPassionNextGoalMy OwnInteriorsFurnitureMy PassionNext YearDecoratingCarpentryInterior Decorating Author:Anne Hathaway
“I really don't drink, I don't do drugs. I feel like right now I've been given so many opportunities I don't want to mess it up with those things.” WantFeelsOpportunityGivenDrinkRight NowDrugMess Author:Anne Hathaway
“When I got my start, I kind of got my big break with The Princess Diaries and during the press rounds for that everyone asked me: "Did you always want to be a princess growing up?" And the truth was, no I wanted to be Catwoman. And I think a lot of women feel that way. And the fact that I am actually her is such a dream come true. It's such a pinch me moment. And the fact that I am Catwoman in Chris Nolan's Gotham to Christian Bale's Batman is unbelievably cool.” ThinkingWayWantFeelsKindMomentsFactsDreamBigsWantedChristianBreakGrowing UpGrowingPressesRoundsPrincessDreams Come TrueDiariesNolanCatwomanGothamPrincess Diaries Author:Anne Hathaway
“I kind of got my big break with 'The Princess Diaries' and during the press rounds for that everyone asked me: 'Did you always want to be a princess growing up?' And the truth was, no I wanted to be Catwoman.” WantKindBigsWantedBreakGrowing UpGrowingPressesRoundsPrincessDiariesCatwomanPrincess Diaries Author:Anne Hathaway
“Michelle Pfeiffer in Tim Burton's 'Batman' was one of the most inspiring - I saw that and I was like, 'I want to be her, I want to do that.'” WantSawsMost Inspiring Author:Anne Hathaway
“I gave up my struggle with perfection a long time ago. That is a concept I don't find very interesting anymore. Everyone just wants to look good in the photographs. I think that is where some of the pressure comes from. Be happy. Be yourself, the day is about a lot more.” ThinkingWantLooksLongInterestingStruggleLong TimeConceptsPerfectionPressurePhotographBeing YourselfVery InterestingLong Time AgoGave UpMy Struggle Author:Anne Hathaway
“Quite frankly, I didn't become an actor to become a movie star. I have never dreamed about being the most famous person on the planet. I just want to do really good work.” WantPersonsActorsStarsPlanetsGood WorkMovie Star Author:Anne Hathaway
“Because I take very seriously the idea that I can make an impact in the world, I hold back my voice so I can make more of an impact when I do use it. A cause like One Billion Rising is something I want to scream about, and I want you to take that scream seriously because I don't fall out of nightclubs. I don't have photographers capture me spending untold amounts on a handbag.” WorldWantI CanIdeasUseFallCausesVoiceAmountImpactPhotographerSpendingBillionsRisingCaptureScreamI Want YouNightclubsHandbags Author:Anne Hathaway
“I don't love exercise. Some of it is more fun than others, so what I do is, if I'm on the treadmill and I don't want to finish, I look at it and say, "Okay, this is 20 minutes, versus the rest of my life. I'm going to spend the rest of my life doing so many other things, so I can do this for 20 minutes."” IfsWantLooksI CanFunCan DoMinutesExerciseOkayVersusTreadmillsI Can Do This Author:Anne Hathaway
“I would never have gotten married if it weren't for him. You have to want to be married to someone. You have to feel that reciprocated. Marriage for marriage's sake doesn't make any sense to me, and I found someone with whom I could put my money where my mouth is, I guess.” IfsWantFeelsFoundMarriedMouthsSakeBeing MarriedFound Someone Author:Anne Hathaway
“I want to work with people that frighten me and excite me, and characters that I don't believe I'm the best person for the part but I'm still gonna try anyway. Those are my favorite roles.” PeopleWantTryingBelievePersonsStillsCharacterRolesDon't BelieveMy FavoriteBest Person Author:Anne Hathaway
“I grew up in a pretty large family. We were really close-knit, so I definitely want to have lots and lots of children.” WantChildrenFamilyGrewGrew UpLarge Family Author:Anne Hathaway
