When an actor plays a scene exactly the way a director orders, it isn’t acting. It’s following instructions.
JAMES DEANWhen an actor plays a scene exactly the way a director orders, it isn’t acting. It’s following instructions.
JAMES DEANTo me, acting is the most logical way for people’s neuroses to manifest themselves, in this great need we all have to express ourselves.
JAMES DEANParents are often at fault, but the kids have some work to do, too.
JAMES DEANAn 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.
JAMES DEANI think the one thing this picture shows that’s new is the psychological disproportion of the kids’ demands on the parents.
JAMES DEANIn fact, he must seek out more of life than life puts at his feet.
JAMES DEANRemember: Life is short, break the rules
JAMES DEANI firmly believe Rebel Without A Cause is such a picture.
JAMES DEANNowadays, 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.
JAMES DEANTrust and belief are two prime considerations. You must not allow yourself to be opinionated.
JAMES DEANIt’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.
JAMES DEANYou’ve got to show what it’s really like, and try to reach them on their own grounds.
JAMES DEANTo grasp the full significance of life is the actor’s duty; to interpret it his problem; and to express it his dedication.
JAMES DEANDream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.
JAMES DEANI fawn over these people. I have given them my heart and my soul. The trouble is, I’m unable to love anyone tangible
JAMES DEANI can’t let in the light.It will destroy my performance like light destroys film
JAMES DEAN