You’re tearing me apart!
JAMES DEANThere is no way to be truly great in this world. We are impaled on the crook of conditioning.
More James Dean Quotes
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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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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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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 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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There is no way to be truly great in this world. We are impaled on the crook of conditioning.
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My purpose in life does not include a hankering to charm society.
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Remember: Life is short, break the rules (they were made to be broken) Forgive quickly, kiss slowly Love truly, laugh uncontrollably And never regret anything that makes you smile.
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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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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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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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One of these days I might be able to contribute something to the world.
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The only greatness for man is immortality.
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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.
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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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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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