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Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe Grows Up
Friday July 13, 2007

Daniel Radcliffe

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Before you head out this weekend and add to the already record-breaking box office numbers of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, read up on the man behind the boy wizard. In this month's Details, Daniel Radcliffe, 17, talks about growing up in the spotlight, wealth, and getting naked.

Excerpts below!:

On why he doesn't generally date coworkers:
“I think it would be very hard to go out with an actress, because they’re mad. Some actresses are just insane. I’ve never worked with a nasty actress -- they’re all absolutely delightful. But completely barking.”

On the media's reaction to him as a young adult:
"It’s not so much that they don’t want me to grow up. It’s that they’re annoyed that I’m growing up adjusted. They’d much rather I was growing up and going wild and crashing cars.”

On the nude scene in his recent play, Equus:
"I’d be lying if I said I was completely fine. I was nervous and I was a little bit worried. But not meaning to drop a name, I talked to Gary Oldman about it, because we get on very well and I know he’s been naked onstage. And so I said to him, 'What’s it like?’ and he said, 'On the first night you’ll be terrified and on the second night you’ll be terrified and after that you won’t care.’ And that’s absolutely true. When you’ve done it twice, it doesn’t matter anymore.”

On if...err....his "wand" became an issue:
“It’s the least arousing process...Jo’s [his co-star] beautiful, but after you’ve gone through it a hundred times with an audience there . . . To be honest, when you get naked in front of 900 people, quite the opposite happens. Not to become too graphic, but yeah.”

On staying grounded:
“Even when I was very young and before any of this had happened, I remember being repulsed by ostentatious displays of wealth...People who have car collections -- I never understood that. I always thought that was unnecessary. It’s not beautiful, it’s not creative. It’s just showing how much money you’ve got.”

On the upcoming end to the Harry Potter series:
"I'm the only kid in the world who doesn’t want an eighth Harry Potter book.”

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1:05 PM DreamFaller Says:

He does have lovely eyes, if I do say so, and he looks much better with hair on his chin. Scruff will thin out a man's face if you ask me. But going nude? I am ashamed that he would be stupid enough to get caught up in that scene. Poor kid.

3:17 PM H8tr Says:

uhh.... ya lady why r u so obessed with wat we teens r putting on the internet?? HELLO!! its the internet we do wat ever we want!! so wat if the parents dont know wat were doing thats the fun of it! so :P!!! dan is really smexi in that pic ;] but i have 2 admit that he isnt that sexy with glasses :{ oh well hope he does good with his life!!

10:56 AM Amused n bewildered Says:

It is absolutely amazing and astounding how many 12 year olds parents have no idea what their children are doing on the internet. The comments here are a waste of bandwidth and show the absolute lack of intelligence of the younger generation. Kids can learn all the acronyms and abbreviations so they can text, but the majority of posters here can not write an intelligent sentence. Amazing... simply amazing...

9:53 AM Anonymous Says:

He's cuter in the movies.

3:58 AM Anonymous Says:

I THINK DANIEL IS SEXY!!!!!!!

IF HE ASKED ME TO MARRY HIM ID SAY HELL YES!!!!!

2:55 AM Rachita Says:

Daniel Radcliffe is the ugliest thing I have ever seen.

2:49 AM rachita and her whole clan Says:

LET'S GO TORCH HIS HOUSE! ugly face.
ugly ugly ugly.
if he asked me to marry him, i would say

NO.

2:48 AM rachita Says:

omg omg omg yeah he's so ugly!!!!

8:03 PM Maya Says:

I think that Rupert is way better looking!!! Dan has some nice features, but he is a little too short. However, I like red hair RUPERT :)

2:19 AM dyna Says:

he so handsome...

10:42 AM Anonymous Says:

i think he is one of the shameless guy i have ever seen .how come he can act nude and do a sex seen .2 ears ago i loved him i was too crazy but after knowing about his character and the movie he did recently i just hate him .my friends who are crazy about him u all can get a better guy than him dont be so crazy.

7:51 AM Anonymous Says:

Daniel radcliffe is hot, I would be his girlfriend.

7:51 AM Anonymous Says:

Daniel radcliffe is hot, I would be his girlfriend.

7:51 AM Anonymous Says:

Daniel radcliffe is hot, I would be his girlfriend.

12:40 PM SARAH Says:

dan i hate him

12:26 PM sarah Says:

Dan is good looking yes but what I DONT understand is why so many girls are crazy about him. They dont even know what he really is or what kind of person he is.I ve got three freinds and they are all crazy about him.trust me girls out there you driving the boy mad{ I dont how he will find are girlfreind}and I really dont like the naked dan.

SARAH 16

5:28 AM Anonymous Says:

i really really love dan!!!!!!!

his the man im looking for!!!! if i can see him personally
im gonna marry him!!!!!!!!!

i will ask him to marry me!!!!!!! lol

8:11 AM Anonymous Says:

I really like him he's mine.

5:58 PM Anonymous Says:

um dud he said he was singel u need your eyes check

11:49 AM Anonymous Says:

Harry is really sexy whatever he looks like!! he is the bomb im naming my kids after him!!

8:02 AM Anonymous Says:

your stuped and dorky dont talk about my brother about that and the place is hogworts hes suppost

8:00 AM Anonymous Says:

he has a girlfriend

7:58 AM Anonymous Says:

daniel is my brother i tould him to shave the mustash lol

10:40 AM Keanna Says:

Omgomgomg, I am in love with Daniel, when I read that his birthday is on the same day as mine, July 23, I couldn't believe it!! (and I'm not joking here people) I'll bet he's either got a very happy girlfriend, or many girls looking for him.. In a way I wish I was in London..but don't we all..Though I think he looks ok with the beard thing, but I'm just used to there nothing being there, you know? It makes him look so much older, you know? Daniel, if you read this, good luck with everything you do, and even though I don't really know you, I am so proud of you that you have your priorities straight. Never go like some American actors and actresses, it's horrible. I can't wait for your next movie or anything you do!! I am practically in love with you. :) But I know it's not possible..I'm just a crazy fan, well I'm not that crazy, but you guys know what I mean. Keep at it, Daniel!! <3

3:51 AM Emma2 Says:

my sister and I we can't believe we are on the internet this early and making fun of everyone else(we are crazy, hopefully in a good way, to people that know us). good luck harry potter you are awesome! we love the books!!!!

3:44 AM Rachel Says:

I don't even no what to type but here I go, ummm not extremely good looking but I will give him some brownie points, he acts mature for his age and being a male in general;)lol. furthermore, its awesome that he gives to charities(not only money but time and that is more precious). I wish him the best of luck, in his life!

4:10 AM Cecily Says:

ok even as a so called "man", Daniel Radcliffe is still ugly. And truthfully all he is famous for is playing some dorky kid in glasses with a stick as a wand in his hand

12:00 PM Anonymous Says:

i think daniel radcliffe is a great & wonderful actor to be doing all kinds of movies that the directors are looking for.

5:35 PM Anonymous Says:

I can say that having money doesn't mean to spend it on stupid things but give back to the people who have nothing. And I can say this I'm one of those people who don't have much. Oh and I hope he gets rid of the beard and mustash. (sorry if it's spelled wrong)

8:52 AM Anonymous Says:

dan is alsome and i love him he is the best

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