I guess my experience with some stuff is kind of abstract. Joaquin Phoenix abstractexperienceguess Change image and share on social
For me, I guess I'm the acting equivalent of somebody that jumps off buildings and parachutes. Joaquin Phoenix actbuildingequivalent Change image and share on social
The reason I keep making movies is I hate the last thing I did. I'm trying to rectify my wrongs. Joaquin Phoenix hatemakemovie Change image and share on social
I never prepare. I think that's completely overrated. It's a very simple job. All you have to do is hit this bright mark, stand in the right spot and say the line. So I don't really believe in preparation. Joaquin Phoenix brightcompletelyhit share on social
I didn't know much about him, and I wasn't a big country music fan. I listened to the Beatles and David Bowie, so I didn't know a lot about him. Joaquin Phoenix beatlesbigbowie Change image and share on social
I feel an obligation to set the record straight. Actors that say they're affected by something, that it changes their life, that they take it home with them, they're just trying to get nominated for an Oscar! Joaquin Phoenix actoraffectfeel share on social
My music is going to be true. I'm not out to sell records. I'm experiencing something, and it's what I feel. Joaquin Phoenix experiencefeelmusic Change image and share on social
In most films - especially in regards to the protagonist - really from the get-go they set up some scenario that endears that character to the audience. Or imbues him with some nobility or heroism or something. Joaquin Phoenix audiencecharacterendear share on social
You can take that 'I'm an artiste' stuff to the wrong extreme, too. Joaquin Phoenix artisteextremestuff Change image and 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