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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.” quote by James Dean — Download Open image

“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 don't have to explain anything to anybody.

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My purpose in life does not include a hankering to charm society.

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