Whether you think a film will affect society or its plain entertainment, its all excellent, its all noble. – 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 had a really wonderful upbringing. We were a tight family. It was wonderful to grow up with so many siblings. We were all just a year or two apart, and we were always so supportive of each other. I learned everything from my older brother and sister and taught it to my younger sisters. – Joaquin Phoenix