I firmly believe Rebel Without A Cause is such a picture.
JAMES DEANIn fact, he must seek out more of life than life puts at his feet.
More James Dean Quotes
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Being a good actor isn’t easy. Being a man is even harder. I want to be both before I’m done.
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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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To grasp the full significance of life is the actor’s duty; to interpret it his problem; and to express it his dedication.
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Parents are often at fault, but the kids have some work to do, too.
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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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How can you measure acting in inches?
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Am I in love? Absolutely. I’m in love with ancient philosophers, foreign painters, classic authors, and musicians who have died long ago. I’m a passionate lover.
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You need to drink the drink, not act drinking the drink. You’ve got to do things and not show them.
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Remember: Life is short, break the rules
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Whatever’s inside making me what I am, it’s like film. Film only works in the dark. Tear it all open and let in the light and you kill it.
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What do we need all that for?”If a picture is psychologically motivated, if there is truth in the relationship in it, then I think that picture will do good.
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You’re tearing me apart!
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My purpose in life does not include a hankering to charm society.
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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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I’m not going to go through life with one arm tied behind my back.
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