My purpose in life does not include a hankering to charm society.
JAMES DEANTake it easy driving– the life you save may be mine.
More James Dean Quotes
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A good boy, and I’m very proud of him. Not easy to understand, no sir. He’s not easy to understand. But he’s all man, and he’ll make his mark.
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If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he’s dead, then maybe he was a great man.
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I think the one thing this picture shows that’s new is the psychological disproportion of the kids’ demands on the parents.
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And he must be allowed the space, the freedom to express himself in the role. Without that space, an actor is no more than an unthinking robot with a chest-full of push-buttons.
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Trust and belief are two prime considerations. You must not allow yourself to be opinionated.
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An hour or two of learning from the masters is usually enough to recharge my artistic batteries.
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There is no way to be truly great in this world. We are all impaled on the crook of conditioning.
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I have sacrificed a physical bond, for a metaphysical relationship. I am the ultimate idealistic lover.
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Remember: Life is short, break the rules
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It is the best thing that can happen to an actor. I am one of the youngest to belong. If I can keep this up and nothing interferes with my progress
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When an actor plays a scene exactly the way a director orders, it isn’t acting. It’s following instructions.
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There is no way to be truly great in this world. We are impaled on the crook of conditioning.
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Anyone with the physical qualifications can do that. So the director’s task is just that – to direct, to point the way. Then the actor takes over.
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You are who you are meant to be, Dance as if no one’s watching, Love as if it’s all you know, Dream as if you’ll live forever, Live as if you’ll die today
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Being a senior in high school means you’re not only getting closer to adulthood, but also ready to start thinking about your dreams and aspirations, whether that’s applying for college, joining the military, or seeing the world.
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