Quotes by 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)

Being a good actor isn't easy. Being a man is even harder. I want to be both before I'm done. (James Dean)

Being an actor is the loneliest thing in the world. You are all alone with your concentration and imagination, and that (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)

Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today. (James Dean)

I think the prime reason for existence, for living in this world, is discovery. (James Dean)

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. (James Dean)

If a man can bridge the gap between life and death, if he can live on after hes dead, then maybe he was a great man. (James Dean)

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, athletics. (James Dean)

My purpose in life does not include a hankering to charm society. (James Dean)