Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.
JAMES DEANThe gratification comes in the doing, not in the results.
More James Dean Quotes
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An actor must interpret life, and in order to do so must be willing to accept all the experiences life has to offer.
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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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There is no way to be truly great in this world. We are all impaled on the crook of conditioning.
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My fun days are over.
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Racing is the only time I feel whole.
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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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One of these days I might be able to contribute something to the world.
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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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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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Studying cows, pigs and chickens can help an actor develop his character. There are a lot of things I learned from animals. One was that they couldn’t hiss or boo me.
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It 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
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The only greatness for man is immortality.
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Mind you, my boy will make his mark.
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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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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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