My parents were just searching for an alternative way of raising their children. Joaquin Phoenix alternativechildparent Change image and share on social
I always have the fear that, if I don't commit 100 percent to my work, then it's gonna suffer. Joaquin Phoenix commitfeargonna Change image and share on social
I don't think one should be comfortable standing on a stage with people applauding and laughing at every stupid thing you say. Joaquin Phoenix applaudcomfortablelaugh Change image and share on social
I don't know why I always get to play these guys who have few redeeming features. But don't knock it. Villains are much more fun. Joaquin Phoenix featurefunguy Change image and share on social
Once I became a total buffoon, it was so liberating. Joaquin Phoenix buffoonliberatetotal Change image and share on social
I don't bring my life into a character at all. Joaquin Phoenix bringcharacterlife Change image and share on social
It's an amazing feeling to go into a studio and really be alone. Joaquin Phoenix amazefeltstudio Change image and share on social
I have this horrible sense of humor where I think discomfort is funny - partly because I experience discomfort a lot, and it's a way of laughing at it and getting a release. Joaquin Phoenix discomfortexperiencefunny Change image and share on social
Sometimes a character is really based on research that you do. Other times it's just based on your imagination or perhaps your conversation with the director. Or sometimes all of the above. It depends on the movie and character. Joaquin Phoenix basecharacterconversation share on social
I feel like everything you learn as an actor growing up is wrong. You're supposed to hit your mark, find your light and know your lines. Those are all things that just make things wooden, dull and boring. Joaquin Phoenix actorboredull share on social