In the short span of his lifetime, an actor must learn all there is to know, experience all there is to experience, or approach that state as closely as possible.
JAMES DEANTo my way of thinking, an actor’s course is set even before he’s out of the cradle.
More James Dean Quotes
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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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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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On these days I go to my studio, leaf through an art history book, and tell myself that I am part of this great tradition.
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Trust and belief are two prime considerations. You must not allow yourself to be opinionated.
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Parents are often at fault, but the kids have some work to do, too.
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Remember: Life is short, break the rules
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My purpose in life does not include a hankering to charm society.
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My fun days are over.
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I’m not going to go through life with one arm tied behind my back.
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I think the prime reason for existence, for living in this world is discovery.
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At times there seems to be a million ideas worth painting. However, there are days when it’s a challenge to pull any idea together.
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When an actor plays a scene exactly the way a director orders, it isn’t acting. It’s following instructions. Anyone with the physical qualifications can do that.
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I have sacrificed a physical bond, for a metaphysical relationship. I am the ultimate idealistic lover.
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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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An hour or two of learning from the masters is usually enough to recharge my artistic batteries.
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