An actor must interpret life, and in order to do so must be willing to accept all the experiences life has to offer.
JAMES DEANTo grasp the full significance of life is the actor’s duty; to interpret it his problem; and to express it his dedication.
More James Dean Quotes
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It was an accident, although I’ve been involved in some kind of theatrical function or other since I was a child – in school, music, athletics.
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The 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
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Remember: Life is short, break the rules (they were made to be broken) Forgive quickly, kiss slowly Love truly, laugh uncontrollably And never regret anything that makes you smile.
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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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Nowadays, 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.
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To my way of thinking, an actor’s course is set even before he’s out of the cradle.
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Reality doesn’t have any preconceived ideas. You’ve got to learn how to smoke the cigarette, not act smoking the cigarette.
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You’re tearing me apart!
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I wouldn’t like me, if I had to be around me.
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If you’re not afraid, if you take everything you are, everything worthwhile in you and direct it at one goal, one ultimate mark, you’ve got to get there.
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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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It’s never too early to start thinking of your future, so use these high school senior year quotes about following dreams to inspire yourself and those around.
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If I had one day when I didn’t have to be all confused and didn’t have to feel that I was ashamed of everything. If I felt that I belonged someplace. You know?
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Take it easy driving– the life you save may be mine.
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You’ve got to show what it’s really like, and try to reach them on their own grounds.
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