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 DEANIn 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.
More James Dean Quotes
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An hour or two of learning from the masters is usually enough to recharge my artistic batteries.
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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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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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If you’re not afraid, if you take everything you are, everything worthwhile in you and direct it at one goal, one ultimate mark, you’ve got to get there.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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I didn’t know what to do. How do you tell an eight-year-old boy his mother’s going to die? I tried. In my own stumbling way I tried to prepare Jim for it.
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You’re tearing me apart!
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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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My fun days are over.
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