I think the prime reason for existence, for living in this world is discovery.
JAMES DEANI firmly believe Rebel Without A Cause is such a picture.
More James Dean Quotes
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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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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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I have sacrificed a physical bond, for a metaphysical relationship. I am the ultimate idealistic lover.
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You need to drink the drink, not act drinking the drink. You’ve got to do things and not show them.
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Trust and belief are two prime considerations. You must not allow yourself to be opinionated.
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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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You’ve got to show what it’s really like, and try to reach them on their own grounds.
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Mind you, my boy will make his mark.
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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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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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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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What better way to die? It’s fast and clean and you go out in a blaze of glory!
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A good boy, and I’m very proud of him. Not easy to understand, no sir. He’s not easy to understand. But he’s all man, and he’ll make his mark.
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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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In fact, he must seek out more of life than life puts at his feet.
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