102 Quotes by James Dean

Dream as if you have forever. Live as if you only have today.

You never gave any of us an inch, ever, for what you thought was right,

They do have a deer out here but I haven't seen it here. I just hope the deer (will be) alright.

It was an accident, although Ive been involved in some kind of theatrical function or other since I was a child in school, music, athletics. To me, acting is the most logical way for peoples neuroses to manifest themselves, in this great need we all have to express ourselves. To my way of thinking, an actors course is set even before hes out of the cradle.

It's a nice acting challenge for me because the character's much older and he's Jewish and he's quite lonely. At first he feels like his home is being invaded by this person and they have a few spats, but then he discovers the younger character is also Jewish and he grabs a hold of that. (Gardiner) has other secrets that at first tear us apart then bring us together at the end.

But I can't go with you. Son, you drive too fast.

I can't let in the light.It will destroy my performance like light destroys film

An hour or two of learning from the masters is usually enough to recharge my artistic batteries.

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.