James Dean Quotes

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• Forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably.
• I can't let in the light.It will destroy my performance like light destroys film
• How can you measure acting in inches?!?
• To grasp the full significance of life is the actor's duty; to interpret it his problem; and to express it his dedication. Being an actor…
• 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,…
• 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,…
• My purpose in life does not include a hankering to charm society.
• 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…
• I’m a serious-minded and intense little devil – terribly gauche and so tense that I don’t see how people can stay in the same room…
• What better way to die? It's fast and clean and you go out in a blaze of glory.
• I think the prime reason for existence, for living in this world is discovery.
• What do we need all that for?”If a picture is psychologically motivated, if there is truth in the relationship in it, then I think that…
• If I had one day when I didn't have to be all confused, and didn't have to feel that I was ashamed of everything…if I…
• I don't have to explain anything to anybody.
• 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…
• There is no way to be truly great in this world. We are all impaled on the crook of conditioning.
• 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…
• 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…
• 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…
• Whatever’s inside making me what I am, it’s like film. Film only works in the dark. Tear it all open and let in the light…

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