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Discover the thoughtful and inspirational Quotes of James Dean, a philosopher and author. Our collection of his most impactful quotes reflects his deep understanding of language, philosophy, and history.
Whether seeking thought-provoking reflections or academic wisdom, James Deans words offer a rich source of intellectual inspiration. #JamesDean James Dean Motivational Quotes of James Dean

James Dean

An actor should be judged by his performance only.

– James Dean

James Dean

The cinema is a very truthful medium because the camera doesn’t let you get away with anything. On stage, you can even loaf a little, if you’re so inclined.

– James Dean

James Dean

When an actor plays a scene exactly the way a director orders, it isn’t acting. It’s following instructions. Anyone with the physical qualifications can do that.

– James Dean

James Dean

I think the one thing this picture shows that’s new is the psychological disproportion of the kids’ demands on the parents. Parents are often at fault, but the kids have some work to do, too.

– James Dean

James Dean

But you can’t show some far off idyllic conception of behavior if you want the kids to come and see the picture. You’ve got to show what it’s really like, and try to reach them on their own grounds.

– James Dean

James Dean

To my way of thinking, an actor’s course is set even before he’s out of the cradle.

– James Dean

James Dean

I don’t want anything seventy-thirty. Fifty-fifty’s always good enough for me. I don’t want to have to give anybody seventy; I don’t want anybody to give me seventy. I want fifty.

– James Dean

James Dean

The only way to make a scene realistic is to do it the way you know it would really happen.

– James Dean

James Dean

I want to be a Texan 24 hours a day.

– James Dean

James Dean

I’m a serious-minded and intense little devil, terribly gauche and so tense I don’t see how people stay in the same room with me. I know I wouldn’t tolerate myself.

– James Dean

James Dean

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, he must seek out more of life than life puts at his feet.

– James Dean

James Dean

You can do ‘Hamlet’ while performing cartwheels… as long as the audience sees your eyes – you can make the performance real.

– James Dean

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