James Dean

Actor American 1931 – 1955

Rebel actor whose brooding intensity defined 1950s cinema.

356 quotes

"Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today."
Life
"Studying acting is like studying the Bible. You go over and over it."
Education
"I have the feeling that inside me there's something that nobody knows."
"If I ever get to do science fiction, that could be quite interesting."
Imagination
"I'm terrified by that word—fame."
Fear
"Get kicks by doing good things, not bad."
"I was shy. Extremely shy. Even now."
Solitude
"I can only speak as an actor."
"Some people are more important than others."
Wisdom
"I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life."
Courage
"The only way to express something is to do it."
"I want to do it with distinction."
Success
"I'll try to be as nice as possible."
Kindness
"We're all searching for something."
Life
"There's nothing new under the sun."
History
"I'm a very sensitive person."
"I'd rather do something then nothing."
Motivation
"I eat mushrooms straight from the ground and insects off the ground."
Nature
"I don't think I'm for everybody."
"It's wonderful when you grow up and discover who you are."
Change
"Everything I have meant has always been misinterpreted."
Truth
"I want to live a meaningful life."
"I've lived my whole life believing in myself."
Faith
"Rhythm is something you either have or don't have, but when you have it, you have it all over."
Music
"I'm a desperate man."
"I don't understand people and I don't want to understand them."
Solitude
"Rebel without a cause."
Freedom
"I'm always trying to find the deeper meaning in things."
Wisdom
"I want to find out what I can do."
"My dream is to be an actor."
Dreams