I've always loved James Dean, but solely because of his casual style and how he became a legendary actor at such a young age. I just finished watching
The James Dean Story and already want to play it again - I have a whole new respect for him. He was such an incredible actor because of the way he observed people - picking up their traits and body language - and how he used his inner loneliness for inspiration and depth for the characters he played. He lived the majority of his short life building walls and never letting anyone in to see his true self and just as he began to realize that maybe he did have something to give after all, he died. He was 24.
I found this quote and it sent shivers down my spine...
"When Dean introduced himself to Alec Guinness outside a restaurant, he asked him to take a look at the Spyder. Guinness thought the car appeared 'sinister' and told Dean: 'If you get in that car, you will be found dead in it by this time next week.' This encounter took place on September 23, 1955, seven days before Dean's death."
Dean was such a talented individual as he was good at everything he attempted: sports, racing, art, bullfighting and theater. It's so unfortunate that he would no longer grace the big screen with his presence, as I'm sure he would have stood the test of time in Hollywood.
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