To grasp the full significance of life is the actor’s duty; to interpret it his problem; and to express it his dedication.
JAMES DEANHow can you measure acting in inches?
More James Dean Quotes
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Parents are often at fault, but the kids have some work to do, too.
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To me, acting is the most logical way for people’s neuroses to manifest themselves, in this great need we all have to express ourselves.
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Remember: Life is short, break the rules
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I didn’t know what to do. How do you tell an eight-year-old boy his mother’s going to die? I tried. In my own stumbling way I tried to prepare Jim for it.
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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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The only greatness for man is immortality.
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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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I also became close to nature, and am now able to appreciate the beauty with which this world is endowed.
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A fish that is in the water has no choice that he is. Genius would have it that we swim in sand. We are fish and we drown.
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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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I have made great strides in my craft. After months of auditioning, I am very proud to announce that I am a member of the Actors Studio.
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My fun days are over.
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But you can’t show some far off idyllic conception of behavior if you want the kids to come and see the picture.
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I have a fairly adequate knowledge of Satanic forces.
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What better way to die? It’s fast and clean and you go out in a blaze of glory!
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