I have always had a soft spot for the rebellious type and James Dean personifies this to a "t" :-) A wonderful tribute to an unforgettable actor.
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
What is it about those rebellious types that snare our attention so? What an enigma he was. Thank .. read moreWhat is it about those rebellious types that snare our attention so? What an enigma he was. Thank you, my friend!
some of us who threw ourselves against the wind were harvested early, an exploding star that still sheds though long gone...others have had at least the opportunity to see the whole show
oh my! so many worked to be his brand of cool .... spent hours try to get slick back and "flip" just right ... it wasn't easy ;) we can not help but wonder what would have been accomplished by James and all those who die way too young ... even in the womb that same "potential" exists ... its an undeniable unanswered question eh!? Happy Birthday James Dean! thank you for posting this remembrance .... from such a beautiful lady's point of view ;)
E.
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
I believe he was the first in Hollywood to epitomize "that brand of cool". I am thrilled you enjoye.. read moreI believe he was the first in Hollywood to epitomize "that brand of cool". I am thrilled you enjoyed this, E...thank you so much!
I googled his death, and learned a lot about his car, "the Porsche 550 Spyder". It seems it was cur.. read moreI googled his death, and learned a lot about his car, "the Porsche 550 Spyder". It seems it was cursed, and caused accidents to those who ever came in contact with it. The scene of the crime was also re-enacted, and it was proven that Dean wasn't the one speeding, as once believed. Go look it up, I'm sure you'll find it. I found it quite interesting to read.
8 Years Ago
i had heard about the car being cursed...yes...a very tragic death, he was so young.
8 Years Ago
interesting story though...since he had been known to speed so often, it was just assumed he had bee.. read moreinteresting story though...since he had been known to speed so often, it was just assumed he had been at the time of his death...
people often jump to conclusions.
Writing about an American icon must have been fun. You know, I have never seen any of his films, but I've heard so many songs profiling Dean, categorizing him as not just a star but a brand. A quote from one of his movies is one of my favorites: "Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today."
A really great piece, Kelly. take care...dan
Posted 8 Years Ago
8 Years Ago
I must admit, there is only one icon I truly enjoy writing about - and that's Marilyn! There was ju.. read moreI must admit, there is only one icon I truly enjoy writing about - and that's Marilyn! There was just something ultimately "cool" about JD, that when you saw him on the screen, it came through. His death was such a tragedy though...like most who were taken way before their time. Many thanks, Dan!