Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today.
JAMES DEANAnd he must be allowed the space, the freedom to express himself in the role. Without that space, an actor is no more than an unthinking robot with a chest-full of push-buttons.
More James Dean Quotes
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In the short span of his lifetime, an actor must learn all there is to know, experience all there is to experience, or approach that state as closely as possible.
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What do we need all that for?”If a picture is psychologically motivated, if there is truth in the relationship in it, then I think that picture will do good.
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I’m not going to go through life with one arm tied behind my back.
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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. In fact, he must seek out more of life than life puts at his feet.
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Take it easy driving– the life you save may be mine.
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Remember: Life is short, break the rules
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I firmly believe Rebel Without A Cause is such a picture.
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I think the one thing this picture shows that’s new is the psychological disproportion of the kids’ demands on the parents.
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One of these days I might be able to contribute something to the world.
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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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The greatest school of the theater. It houses great people like Marlon Brando, Julie Harris, Arthur Kennedy, Mildred DunnockVery few get into it, and it is absolutely free.
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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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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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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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