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.
JAMES DEANParents are often at fault, but the kids have some work to do, too.
More James Dean Quotes
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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 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 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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I think the prime reason for existence, for living in this world is discovery.
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Remember: Life is short, break the rules
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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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I can’t let in the light.It will destroy my performance like light destroys film
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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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Reality doesn’t have any preconceived ideas. You’ve got to learn how to smoke the cigarette, not act smoking the cigarette.
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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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The gratification comes in the doing, not in the results.
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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’ve got to show what it’s really like, and try to reach them on their own grounds.
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It is the best thing that can happen to an actor. I am one of the youngest to belong. If I can keep this up and nothing interferes with my progress
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Live fast, die young, leave a good looking corpse.
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