Dana Delany

Dana: I think Middle America has changed in terms of fantasies - I mean that's who reads ''Penthouse Letters'', right?

Dana: I like people who are still actively creating in their life, who aren't set, I don't feel like I'm set. And I don't have any baggage, for better or worse. I don't have any plants or pets or kids. I can lock the door and go. I need to be with somebody for whom that's okay.

Dana (on joining the cast of "Desperate Housewives"): It's so rare you get second chances in life, Marc (Cherry; creator of the show) said, 'Do you want to hear about the character?' And I said, 'Sure, but it's yes, no matter what.'

Dana: Marriage has never been a big deal for me, but I think I'm ready now. Before, I wanted adventures. I feel like, in some ways, I was smarter than anybody. I got to have all the fun in the world, to experience a lot of people and figure out what I really like. I got to evolve. Now I know what makes me happy

Dana: I've been dating younger men since my 20s, When I was 29, I dated someone 21… younger men are just more fun. I like their energy. I've always been kind of young for my age.

Dana: Television is more of a business. You can't take as many risks, because there's so many channels now, and the advertising's dropping.

Dana: I have faith in my imperfections!

Dana (on joining the cast of "Desperate Housewives"): It was a little bit like trying to board a train that's left the station. But I've been around a long time, and I've never worked on a show that's run so smoothly. All the kinks are worked out. Whatever rumors there were in the past, the actresses have worked it all out.

Dana (on Christoper Reeve): Chris was an old friend of mine from my early days in New York. There's something about him in that role (Superman) that was just meant to be. He never shined more (as an actor) than when he was playing that part. And certainly after the accident, he rose to the integrity of that role. I think he surprised all of us (with) how amazing he was. He's one of those guys you look at and go 'there but for the grace of G-d'; I don't know that I could have done the same in his situation.

Dana: In Europe the parents are included as with children. All three generations are together. I'm thinking of Italy. You go out on a Sunday afternoon and the whole family is there.

Dana: I'm the worst rider. I'm a terrible rider. Me and horses are not a good mix. For some reason, people are always trying to get me on a horse in a movie.

Dana: (talking about crying on camera) Once I hit my 40's, I found it very, very easy to cry. There is something about hitting midlife. It's not really a sign of sadness when I cry. I'm just grateful to be alive.

Dana: We all know that television is better for women as they get into their 40s. You could be more three-dimensional, not just the wife or the mother.

Dana: I've reached a place with my work where I'm ready to concentrate more on life.

Dana: I love being on stage or in front of the camera. My work brings me a lot of joy. It helps me figure out who I am. I'm really lucky that I get to make a living at acting.

Dana: I think I would make a good spy. I can sort of be a chameleon. People don't notice me very easily. I never get recognized.