I didn't grow up identifying with beauty. I grew up thinking I could be smart and funny - those are the things I got feedback on. Lauren Graham on beauty
Some people think my father was a spy, because of working for that government agency in Vietnam, but he can't find his car keys, much less keep a national secret. Lauren Graham on car
Like my dad, I have a Christmas party most years. I like to celebrate and see as many people as possible. Lauren Graham on dad
I definitely wanted to be an actor. I didn't want to be on TV, I didn't want to be famous, I didn't want to be anyone in particular I just wanted to do it. I see young people now who look at magazines, or American Idol and their goal is to have that lifestyle - to have good handbags, or go out with cute guys from shows, or whatever. But I definitely wanted to be an actor. Lauren Graham on famous
I didn't grow up identifying with beauty. I grew up thinking I could be smart and funny - those are the things I got feedback on. Lauren Graham on funny
As I've gotten older, I've gotten more liberal, and my father is increasingly conservative. It's so shocking to me because I always thought we had the same politics. The day I realized we voted for different presidents, I practically fell out of my chair. Lauren Graham on politics
Nobody ever seems to want my advice about serious stuff. People will be like: 'Who made that sweater?' Or 'How did you get your hair so straight?' They don't to come to me for the relationship advice or deep stuff. In fact, my little sister actually hides from me. Lauren Graham on relationship
While I very much wanted to be in a relationship, I didn't want to be in the wrong one. Lauren Graham on relationship
Like my dad, I have a Christmas party most years. I like to celebrate and see as many people as possible. Lauren Graham on christmas