Parents are often at fault, but the kids have some work to do, too.
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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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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There is no way to be truly great in this world. We are impaled on the crook of conditioning.
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Live fast, die young, leave a good looking corpse.
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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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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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If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he’s dead, then maybe he was a great man.
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Mind you, my boy will make his mark.
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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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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 also became close to nature, and am now able to appreciate the beauty with which this world is endowed.
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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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Trust and belief are two prime considerations. You must not allow yourself to be opinionated.
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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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I fawn over these people. I have given them my heart and my soul. The trouble is, I’m unable to love anyone tangible
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I wouldn’t like me, if I had to be around me.
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