You can take that 'I'm an artiste' stuff to the wrong extreme, too. Joaquin Phoenix artisteextremestuff Change image and share on social
There are kids who get on a BMX bike when they're eight years old and they go, 'Whoa, this is incredible,' and grow up to do extreme sports. It's the same for me with acting. Joaquin Phoenix actbikebmx Change image and share on social
I've worked with a lot of people on music and often times those things don't work out. Joaquin Phoenix havelotmusic 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
I've always loved hip-hop, since I was a kid, that's the music that I loved. I think everyone of our generation kind of fantasized about hip-hop in some ways. Joaquin Phoenix fantasizegenerationhave Change image and share on social
I've always loved music, but I never really played anything. After 'Walk the Line' and learning to play guitar, and having that sense of performing, I think that certainly opened the door for me, for music. Joaquin Phoenix doorguitarhave share on social
For me, I'd rather have an intense experience than not. Joaquin Phoenix experienceintense 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 just I don't feel challenged by acting anymore. I don't enjoy the process anymore. Joaquin Phoenix actanymorechallenge Change image and share on social
