A Tribute to James Dean

Yes, I know I've written about him plenty of times. But he never ceases to amaze me with his acting and his life. I dream and will go to Fairmount, where he grew up. In one quote he stated "If a man can bridge the gap between life and death ... I mean, if he can live on after his death, then maybe he was a great man." He surely did that. Fans see him in the movies. He took acting seriously, as a form of art. Where the director tells him what he wants to get out of the scene and leave the actor to do their work. He also loved art, music, and sensing how people behave. He is still referenced in music, movies, everything. Our world is still fascinated by him. He was inspiration for some of rock's greatest bands and artists. I'm reading a book about The Clash and when they were in New York they stayed in the Iroquois hotel and were excited because James Dean stayed there. Pretty cool, one of my favorite bands liked one of my favorite actors. He in a way is immortal through his acting, fans from the era and not keep his spirit alive. He truly has become a real legend. It's sad to think of what he could have done in the movie industry. I do ponder that sometimes, what would he have done? His spirit still lives on, and always will. His fans won't let him die. His death was a tragedy. I don't know if the world was ready to see him die. He is a legend. Always will be. He changed acting for eternity. There are very few actors that can do that, and Jimmy achieved that. Wow.