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.
JAMES DEANWhat better way to die? It’s fast and clean and you go out in a blaze of glory!
More James Dean Quotes
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You’re tearing me apart!
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My purpose in life does not include a hankering to charm society.
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It’s never too early to start thinking of your future, so use these high school senior year quotes about following dreams to inspire yourself and those around.
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I don’t have to explain anything to anybody.
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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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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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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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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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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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If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after he’s dead, then maybe he was a great man.
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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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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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Remember: Life is short, break the rules
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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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When an actor plays a scene exactly the way a director orders, it isn’t acting. It’s following instructions.
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