He 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.
JAMES DEANAm 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.
More James Dean Quotes
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Trust and belief are two prime considerations. You must not allow yourself to be opinionated.
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I fawn over these people. I have given them my heart and my soul. The trouble is, I’m unable to love anyone tangible
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I want to be a Texan 24 hours a day.
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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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If I can keep this up and nothing interferes with my progress, one of these days I might be able to contribute something to the world.
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My fun days are over.
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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’re tearing me apart!
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I think the prime reason for existence, for living in this world is discovery.
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Take it easy driving– the life you save may be mine.
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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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When an actor plays a scene exactly the way a director orders, it isn’t acting. It’s following instructions.
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How can you measure acting in inches?
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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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There is no way to be truly great in this world. We are all impaled on the crook of conditioning.
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