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
evil joy suffering
The problem of evil is raised more often by spectators of life than the actual combatants. You will hardly ever find that the great sufferers are the great skeptics.
real men doe
To the man who prays habitually (not only when he feels like it-that is one of the snares of religion-but also when he does not feel like it) Christ is sure to make Himself real.
people trouble surface
You know, people seldom go to the trouble of scratching the surface of things to find the inner truth.
kindness two giving
I wouldn't give you two cents for all your fancy rules if, behind them, they didn't have a little bit of plain, ordinary, everyday kindness and a little looking out for the other fella too.
ideas heaven one-day
Frank called me one day and said, 'I have an idea for a movie, why don't you come over and I'll tell you?' So I went over and we sat down and he said, 'This picture starts in heaven'. That shook me.
eye scotch-whisky stuff
Champagne's funny stuff. I'm used to whiskey. Whiskey is a slap on the back, and champagne's a heavy mist before my eyes.
night people spoiled
I lasted one night. They said my playing spoiled people's appetites.
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.
country fighting people
It may sound corny, but what's wrong with wanting to fight for your country. Why are people reluctant to use the word patriotism?
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.