Quotes From Others
James Section
Here's what James' friends, co-stars, directors, and producers had to say about him:

Chad Micheal Murray on hard working actors with illustrious careers:
Chad Michael Murray: James Franco, Hayden Christensen, Brad Pitt... They're incredibly creative. I loved Life as a House. Hayden was great in it. James Franco was my favorite in Spiderman and in [his role as James] Dean.

Jordana Brewster who plays Franco`s military superior and boxing trainer, adds that she found Franco`s commitment to his role refreshing:
'He's very introverted, but if you engage him, he definitely engages with you. But I think he wanted to stay in character and keep his imagination going as opposed to getting bogged down in the realities of what was going on around him.'

Sophia Myles on James Franco:
'He's a joy to work with, he's such a kind, gentle person - and incredible to watch.'

Sophia Myles on James Franco preparing to play Tristan in Tristan and Isolde:
'James is like 'Mr. Method.' He constantly has a book in his hands. He said he'd read all the versions he could find. He scoured the world.'

Willem Dafoe, who plays the villain and Franco's father in Spider-Man:
'He doesn't give a lot away, yet he's got a twinkle in his eye; there's something very warm about him.'

Sam Raimi(Director of Spider-man Franchise):
'He's certainly this very sensitive, artistic guy, but there is strength about him just below the surface. It's not like he's going to shatter.'

Mark Rydell(Director of James Dean):
'Jimmy Dean was the most dedicated actor that I've ever met - until I met Franco. His achievement is one of the most remarkable things we've seen in years. My God, you feel like he's channeling Jimmy. He found the essence of Jimmy without losing himself.'

Mark Rydell:
'He's got the potential to be a great American actor. He has Montgomery Clift in him. He has Jimmy Dean in him. He has Brando in him. His future is unlimited - if he can handle it.'

Mark Rydell:
'Think about the great actors. Monty Clift, James Dean, Marlon Brando. They're not your average next-door neighbor. Neither is James Franco. What he did to get into this role is visible onscreen.'

Mark Rydell:
'I had told TNT that 'I will look and I will look, but if I don't find anybody, I'm not going to go on with the project because it's absurd. But that problem was solved the minute I met James. James' commitment and dedication was so startling, I consider my discovery to be a miracle.'

Paul Feig, producer of Freaks and Geeks:
“James had told me he was a painter, and I told him if he was ever selling [his work] to let me know. Later, at a lunch celebrating the program’s addition to the NBC lineup, he told me to come outside, and he pulls a painting out of his car and gives it to me. It was just, like'-there’s that word again-“so cool.'

Paul Feig:
“It’s a real and sincere thing. He’s private and quiet.'