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.
JAMES DEANWhat 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.
JAMES DEANI think the one thing this picture shows that’s new is the psychological disproportion of the kids’ demands on the parents.
JAMES DEANBeing 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.
JAMES DEANBut you can’t show some far off idyllic conception of behavior if you want the kids to come and see the picture.
JAMES DEANThere is no way to be truly great in this world. We are all impaled on the crook of conditioning.
JAMES DEANBeing an actor is the loneliest thing in the world. You are all alone with your concentration and imagination, and that’s all you have.
JAMES DEANAn actor must interpret life, and in order to do so must be willing to accept all the experiences life has to offer.
JAMES DEANThe only greatness for man is immortality.
JAMES DEANHow can you measure acting in inches?
JAMES DEANWhatever’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.
JAMES DEANI’m a serious-minded and intense little devil – terribly gauche and so tense that I don’t see how people can stay in the same room as me. I know I couldn’t tolerate myself.
JAMES DEANThe clouds are lined with silver and the glass is half full (though the answers won’t be found at the bottom) Don’t sweat the small stuff
JAMES DEANI 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.
JAMES DEANThere is no way to be truly great in this world. We are impaled on the crook of conditioning.
JAMES DEANIt 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
JAMES DEANNowadays, he lives in a world we don’t understand too well, the actor’s world. We don’t see too much of him. But he’s a good boy, my Jim.
JAMES DEAN