For me, Id rather have an intense experience than not. – Joaquin Phoenix
I feel an obligation to set the record straight. Actors that say theyre affected by something, that it changes their life, that they take it home with them, theyre just trying to get nominated for an Oscar! – 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
I always have the fear that, if I dont commit 100 percent to my work, then its gonna suffer. – Joaquin Phoenix