Jimmy Stewart

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James "Jimmy" Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American film actor beloved for his persona as an average guy who faces adversity and tries to do the right thing, an image which was largely reflected in his own personality.

Attributed

• Hollywood dishes out too much praise for small things, I won't let it get me, but too much praise can turn a fellow's head if he doesn't watch his step.

• It's well done if you can do a part and not have the acting show.

• Never treat your audience as customers, always as partners.

• You have to develop a style that suits you and pursue it, not just develop a bag of tricks. Always be yourself.

See also==

• Harvey
• It's a Wonderful Life
• The Philadelphia Story
• Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

External links

• James Stewart at the Internet Movie Database

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