James Stewart
James Stewart
James Maitland Stewart, also known as Jimmy Stewart, was an American actor and military officer, known for his distinctive drawl and down-to-earth persona. He starred in many films that are considered to be classics, and is known for portraying American middle-class men struggling in crisis...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth20 May 1908
CityIndiana, PA
CountryUnited States of America
smart years may
You must be oh-so smart, or oh-so pleasant. For years I was smart. I recommend pleasant...and you may quote me.
simple two bully
I have my own rules and adhere to them. The rule is simple but inflexible. A James Stewart picture must have two vital ingredients. It will be clean and it will involve the triumph of the underdog over the bully.
animal giving cameras
Animals give me more pleasure through the viewfinder of a camera than they ever did in the crosshairs of a gunsight.
faith religious people
It is the spectators, the people who are outside, looking at the tragedy, from whose ranks the skeptics come; it is not those who are actually in the arena and who know suffering from the inside. Indeed, the fact is that it is the world's greatest sufferers who have produced the most shining examples of unconquerable faith.
being-yourself suits-you style
You have to develop a style that suits you and pursue it, not just develop a bag of tricks. Always be yourself.
funny inspiring trying
Learn from the masters, learn from your contemporaries. Always try to update yourself.
joy one-day evening
Having friends around for a pleasant evening is one of life's most cherished joys as far as I am concerned. But when those with me are fellow believers, how much greater that joy is, for we know that it's rekindled, one day in eternity.
hero thinking one-day
I think one day youll find that youre the hero youve been looking for.
fear mistake judgment
Fear is an insidious and deadly thing. It can warp judgment, freeze reflexes, breed mistakes. Worse, it's contagious.
christian attitude opportunity
The true Christian reaction to suffering and sorrow is not the attitude of self-pity, fatalism or resentment; it is the spirit which takes life's difficulties as a God given opportunity, and regards its troubles as a sacred trust, and wears the thorns as a crown.
business partners treats
Never treat your audience as customers, always as partners.
dirty hear
He called me up saying, 'What's all this I hear about you making a dirty picture?'
coalition opinion true
And in my opinion we had a true coalition of forces.
maybe
If I had my career over again? Maybe I'd say to myself, speed it up a little.