James Dean

I've been to his grave. His hometown is in Fairmont, Indiana, somewhere north of Indy. It is an unpretentious little tombstone. When I went I wished I had brought something permanent to plant there. Maybe I will in the spring. A little lilac bush or something.

Where did you find these pictures, Johanne. I am guessing the Dean one is on the lot, during East of Eden?

==Nice B&W photo of James Dean. from a postcard. Not much info (no date, etc.)== curtosy of Sunet Swedish University Network

You know, Dean was probably gay or bi, too. What is it with our attraction to these guys?

What is it with our attraction to these guys? Maybe it's the challenge! ;-)

They're usually really, really nice guys! Just not interested in us!!

] Maybe it's the challenge! ;-) ___ Myretta! I am going to have to think of a rhetorical question that cannot be answered in that way!

What is with us is that these guys don't act gay in the movies we see; they just act sensual and sexy. Since that's what we want, we're attracted by their portrayal, not realizing who they're attracted to.

] What is with us is that these guys don't act gay in the movies we see; they just act sensual and sexy. __ Or maybe they have a sensitivity we are drawn to?

Sensitivity, oh yes, so much more than the macho thing

This is interesting. One of our most prominent Swedish writers from the younger generation(Jonas Gardell) is gay and it is absolutely amazing the way he writes about women and their feelings and thoughts. I keep asking myself, How does he know..? He is married to a man(Mark), who is in radio and tv entertainment, talk shows like, and they are both rather open about themselves and have a great sense of humour. I think they lack that macho prestige and carefully kept dignity that men usually cling to. Mark is very good at interviewing children and treats them as fellow human beings. sorry if I got beside the topic here...

Think you right on it Ann2 :)

James Dean had a way loving both men and women. He emotionally captivated both sexes. I don't think he was aware of the magnetism that he had. I believe part of it came from within and his desire to constantly learn about life, people and where he fit in. I'm working on a James Dean website. I love the postcard photo. I'd like to see more.

I am a long-time fan of Jimmy, and it wasn't his sexy appeal or the fact that he was bi (not gay). I was most attracted to his yearning for love and yet afraid of it. It's exactly how I react if someone gets too close to me. To guys he is the guy every girl wants and yet the poet every boy wish he could be. Jimmy does appeal to both sexes in different ways. I hope to make the pilgrimage to Fairmount this year to visit Jimmy and maybe find myself in the process.

I love James Dean. He is truely a work of art. I agree that both sexes find him attractive, but does anyone have proof that he was gay or even bi? I would be so interested in knowing the truth about this legend named James Dean.