Claire Messud Quotes

I've been stalked.

It is so frustrating to feel in danger. People have followed me around at 2 in the morning and have literally said, 'Don't make me follow you. You're not responding to me.' It's incredibly degrading.

I've had death threats, if you can imagine.

I was out with my mum when a man started screaming at me: 'Georgia Groome. I love you.' Mum and I just looked at each other for a split second - and then ran away as fast as we could.

I don't know if you have ever been the object of someone's obsession - but if it's not of your desire, it is horrible. It is really awful.

For a number of years I was relentlessly pursued by 10 to 15 men, almost daily. Spat at, verbally abused.

To be the object of someone's obsession is horrible.

I had a stalker break into my house a couple times. They didn't leave any fingerprints or take anything - I was being followed.

I had to deal with several stalkers and a lot of strange letters.

What is clear is that stalking can happen to anyone. Doctors are targeted by patients, people in the public eye are watched by obsessed fans, and ex-wives are followed by former husbands.

I receive more threats than I could count; it's almost every week.

Stalking can have devastating consequences, and I am determined that we do all we can to protect victims from these prolonged and terrifying campaigns of abuse that can last years, leaving many people too afraid to leave their homes and unable to get on with their lives.

I do have some viewers who know where I live, and they'll stand outside.

Being the object of Alfred Hitchcock's obsession was horrific, but while he ruined my career, he could never ruin my life.

This dame keeps dragging me into the bushes. Keep your eye open, you may have to rescue me.

When someone follows you all the way to the shop and watches you buy toilet roll, you know your life has changed.

Can I tell you how strange it is to look in your rearview mirror and see guys in cars tailing you?

Throughout my career, my family and I have fallen victim to inappropriate attempts to contact me by several unknown individuals.

Are you stalking me? Because that would be super.

I have had death threats from people with fixations.

I've been chased. I've been pushed. I've been screamed at. I've been verbally abused. I've been afraid for my safety. But I did it all in the name of entertainment.

Stalking is a crime that can paralyze an otherwise productive person with fear.

Stalking is a cruel and incessant crime with often terrifying consequences. Victims can be tormented for years, left too scared to leave their homes and unnerved by the slightest unexpected sound.

I'd rather not have to come face to face with predators. I'd rather not be harassed. But no. Those weren't my choices to make, were they?

A stalker tormented me for over five years. I don't know what was going through his mind, as he was a police officer, and because of that, I at first considered him someone to be trusted.