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.
JAMES DEANThere is no way to be truly great in this world. We are all impaled on the crook of conditioning.
More James Dean Quotes
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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 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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There is no way to be truly great in this world. We are impaled on the crook of conditioning.
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Racing is the only time I feel whole.
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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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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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The only greatness for man is immortality.
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My purpose in life does not include a hankering to charm society.
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I want to be a Texan 24 hours a day.
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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 also became close to nature, and am now able to appreciate the beauty with which this world is endowed.
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Remember: Life is short, break the rules
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I can’t let in the light.It will destroy my performance like light destroys film
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Being an actor is the loneliest thing in the world. You are all alone with your concentration and imagination, and that’s all you have.
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