To me, acting is the most logical way for people’s neuroses to manifest themselves, in this great need we all have to express ourselves.
JAMES DEANHe must be superhuman in his efforts to store away in the core of his subconscious everything that he might be called upon to use in the expression of his art.
More James Dean Quotes
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I have sacrificed a physical bond, for a metaphysical relationship. I am the ultimate idealistic lover.
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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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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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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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I firmly believe Rebel Without A Cause is such a picture.
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How can you measure acting in inches?
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In fact, he must seek out more of life than life puts at his feet.
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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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To my way of thinking, an actor’s course is set even before he’s out of the cradle.
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I think the prime reason for existence, for living in this world is discovery.
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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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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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To grasp the full significance of life is the actor’s duty; to interpret it his problem; and to express it his dedication.
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Racing is the only time I feel whole.
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One of these days I might be able to contribute something to the world.
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