I loved hip-hop. The first stuff I heard was Public Enemy, and I couldnt believe it. It was amazing, and Ive always loved hip-hop. – Joaquin Phoenix
You see so many earnest characters in movies all the time, everyone has a purpose. – Joaquin Phoenix
I wouldnt feel satisfied being on set every day doing a romantic comedy – Id be bored to death. – Joaquin Phoenix
Sometimes a character is really based on research that you do. Other times its 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